06/11/2026
A-Gas is enabling HVAC contractors to recover A2L refrigerants safely and compliantly during the busy cooling season. As the use of mildly flammable A2L refrigerants such as R-32 and R-454B continues to grow, the company provides specialized A2L recovery services using certified equipment designed to help contractors recover refrigerant safely, efficiently and with confidence.
A-Gas’s specialized A2L recovery services and rapid tank swaps help contractors manage R-32 and R-454B safely and efficiently.
With increased service demand during the peak season, contractors need recovery solutions that keep their teams moving without compromising safety. A-Gas supports this need through Rapid Exchange® tank swaps and Refri-Claim® cylinder swap options available through participating wholesale suppliers. These two offerings help contractors quickly exchange used cylinders for clean, ready-to-use recovery tanks while maintaining proper handling practices for A2L refrigerants. A-Gas Rapid Recovery® jobsite recovery services speed up refrigerant recoveries at up to 10 times the speed of traditional recovery methods, and are now available for recovering A2L refrigerants.
A2L refrigerants require the right training, processes and equipment. The company’s EPA-certified technicians also have ESCO’s A2L Certification and are trained to support the safe handling and recovery of mildly flammable refrigerants, giving contractors access to experienced specialists and purpose-built recovery solutions when response time and reliability matter most.
Through its Rapid Recovery network, the company helps simplify refrigerant management for contractors working with new-generation gases. Whether recovery takes place directly at the jobsite, through a Rapid Exchange tank swap or via Refri-Claim recovery cylinder swaps at wholesale supplier locations, A-Gas helps customers reduce downtime, maintain compliance and support responsible refrigerant lifecycle management.
Recovered refrigerant is managed through the company’s established reclamation network, where eligible material can be processed for future reuse and unusable gas can be safely destroyed, helping prevent harmful emissions. This approach supports both contractor productivity and the broader industry shift toward more sustainable refrigerant management practices.
About A-Gas
A‑Gas is a world leader in the supply and lifecycle management of refrigerants, clean agent fire suppressant and associated products and services. Through its first-class recovery, reclamation and repurposing processes, the company captures refrigerants and fire protection gases for future re-use or safe destruction, preventing their harmful release into the atmosphere. For over 30 years, the company has supported its clients and partners on their environmental journey by supplying lower global warming gases and actively increasing the circularity of the industries it serves, building a sustainable future. For more information, visit https://www.agas.com/us.
