VATIS UPDATE Article

Friedrich, the United States, a leading air conditioning manufacturer, has introduced new units for residential and light commercial customers that use a more environmentally sustainable refrigerant called R32. Friedrich claims to be the first in U.S. to unveil units that use R32. Benefits of R32 include significantly reduced global warming potential (GWP) and zero ozone depletion potential (ODP). R32 also helps increase energy efficiency.

Six window room air conditioner models in Friedrich’s Chill line and five through-the-wall air conditioner models in Friedrich’s Uni-Fit line using R32 are now available and meet the most recent ENERGY STAR-qualified standards. R32 has just one-third of the GWP of R410A. Other advantages include higher operating efficiencies, meaning units that use R32 refrigerant consume less power as compared to similar units with R410A.

Also, units using R32 require significantly less refrigerant volume in the system, reducing the total amount of refrigerant needed another strong environmental advantage. Known for innovation and rigorous testing, including an extensive onsite lab facility where product research, performance, stress and safety measurements are done, Friedrich has conducted additional R32 tests for the last few years.