R410A Phase-Out Singapore
R410a phase-out Singapore – The NEA is in the process of phasing out RAC equipment that makes use of climate-unfriendly refrigerants with high GWP ratings, beginning with the models that have alternatives that are more friendly to the environment. The following measures will come into effect from 1 October 2022 onwards:
Refrigerant GWP Limit On Regulated Goods
Regulated goods* such as air-conditioner’s prescribed GWP limit is 750. In other words, any GWP rating higher than 750 will banned, below are the details for :
- Single-phase non-ducted room air-conditioner (split type (inverter)) with cooling capacity of 17.6 kW or lower that is not a single-phase variable refrigerant flow (VRF) air-conditioner
- Single-phase non-ducted room air-conditioner (split type (non-inverter)) with cooling capacity of 17.6 kW or lower
*Goods supplied before 1 October 2022 will not be affected.
Mandatory Training & Certifications
Companies carrying out installation, maintenance and decommissioning of household air-conditioners are encouraged to send their technicians for training and certification. Consumers are also encouraged to request for certified technicians to install and service their air-conditioners, as part of taking climate action at the individual level, to reduce the likelihood of HFC refrigerant emissions into the atmosphere.
For more info, kindly visit to National Environment Agency (NEA) news – Measures To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning.
