Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
The HVAC and refrigeration (HVACR) industry is undergoing a transition towards low-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants. Here, Marienel Cox, Specialty Controls Product Manager, explores the evolution of refrigerants, from ozone-depleting CFCs and HCFCs to high-GWP HFCs, and explains why the industry is moving towards low-GWP, A2L refrigerants. Low-GWP refrigerants are mildly flammable alternatives that help reduce environmental impact while maintaining system performance.
A2L refrigerants are non-toxic, mildly flammable refrigerants with a low burning velocity. Learn why these characteristics require updated safety protocols, leak detection strategies, ventilation considerations, and certified system components.
As part of those certified system components, Marienel discusses how Eaton is committed to supporting the industry through A2L-certified solutions designed to meet UL 60335-2-40 safety standards. We explain how Eaton tests its products to ensure safe operation in environments where A2L refrigerants may be present, including ignition-containment testing.
A key differentiator is that 99.9% of Eaton’s product portfolio require no design changes that affect form, fit, or function to achieve A2L readiness.
Eaton A2L-certified portfolio includes: DP Contactors, XT IEC Contactors, PowerXL DH1 Drives, PowerXL DM1 Drives, and Power Defense Molded Case Circuit Breakers.
These solutions help OEM and contractors adopt low-GWP refrigerants while maintaining safety, reliability, and performance.
Whether you're an OEM, contractor, engineer, or HVACR professional, this video provides valuable insight into the future of refrigerants and how Eaton is helping you navigate the industry's transition to safer, more sustainable HVAC and refrigeration systems.
Learn more at: eaton.com/a2l
Thank you for watching one of our many educational videos on the topic of power systems. Schedule a visit to one of Eaton's Power Systems Experience Centers in either Pittsburgh or Houston to learn more!
To learn more about Eaton products and our Power Systems Experience Centers: eaton.com/experience
To view more educational videos from Eaton's Power Systems Experience Centers: videos.eaton.com/experience
Chapters
00:00
00:50 HVACR refrigerant timeline
01:59 What is A2L?
03:09 A2L safety considerations
03:30 Eaton A2L testing
04:30 Eaton A2L compliant products
05:31 Eaton A2L transition
#HVACTechnology #HVAC #Refrigeration #electricalengineering #engineering #powersystem #eatonexperience #experiencecenter #engineeringexplained #LowGWP #Sustainability #HVACR
The HVAC and refrigeration (HVACR) industry is undergoing a transition towards low-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants. Here, Marienel Cox, Specialty Controls Product Manager, explores the evolution of refrigerants, from ozone-depleting CFCs and HCFCs to high-GWP HFCs, and explains why the industry is moving towards low-GWP, A2L refrigerants. Low-GWP refrigerants are mildly flammable alternatives that help reduce environmental impact while maintaining system performance.
A2L refrigerants are non-toxic, mildly flammable refrigerants with a low burning velocity. Learn why these characteristics require updated safety protocols, leak detection strategies, ventilation considerations, and certified system components.
As part of those certified system components, Marienel discusses how Eaton is committed to supporting the industry through A2L-certified solutions designed to meet UL 60335-2-40 safety standards. We explain how Eaton tests its products to ensure safe operation in environments where A2L refrigerants may be present, including ignition-containment testing.
A key differentiator is that 99.9% of Eaton’s product portfolio require no design changes that affect form, fit, or function to achieve A2L readiness.
Eaton A2L-certified portfolio includes: DP Contactors, XT IEC Contactors, PowerXL DH1 Drives, PowerXL DM1 Drives, and Power Defense Molded Case Circuit Breakers.
These solutions help OEM and contractors adopt low-GWP refrigerants while maintaining safety, reliability, and performance.
Whether you're an OEM, contractor, engineer, or HVACR professional, this video provides valuable insight into the future of refrigerants and how Eaton is helping you navigate the industry's transition to safer, more sustainable HVAC and refrigeration systems.
Learn more at: eaton.com/a2l
Thank you for watching one of our many educational videos on the topic of power systems. Schedule a visit to one of Eaton's Power Systems Experience Centers in either Pittsburgh or Houston to learn more!
To learn more about Eaton products and our Power Systems Experience Centers: eaton.com/experience
To view more educational videos from Eaton's Power Systems Experience Centers: videos.eaton.com/experience
Chapters
00:00
00:50 HVACR refrigerant timeline
01:59 What is A2L?
03:09 A2L safety considerations
03:30 Eaton A2L testing
04:30 Eaton A2L compliant products
05:31 Eaton A2L transition
#HVACTechnology #HVAC #Refrigeration #electricalengineering #engineering #powersystem #eatonexperience #experiencecenter #engineeringexplained #LowGWP #Sustainability #HVACR
