What is R290 Refrigerant?
Air source heat pumps use refrigerants to help them convert heat energy from the air outside and use this to provide heating to our homes. For the last number of years, R32 refrigerant has been commonly used in heat pumps and as heat pump technology has evolved, the type of refrigerant used in some heat pumps is also changing. Let’s take a closer look at R290 refrigerant and the role it plays in home heating.