Dri-Eaz dehumidifiers chose R32 refrigerant ahead of R410A restrictions
Legend Brands was ahead of the game when Washington State banned the sale of dehumidifiers using 410A refrigerant on January 1, 2024. By Summer 2023 Dri-Eaz dehumidifiers were already using R32, a proven low global-warming-potential (GWP) refrigerant, well ahead of state deadlines requiring the use of refrigerants below 750 GWP.
Legend Brands chose R32 refrigerant because it’s one of the most efficient refrigerants, and it has a very low GWP rating (675). R32 refrigerant also has a strong record – it’s been used in at least 160 million units in the U.S. and around the world. R32 is less dense than R410A, the refrigerant previously used in most dehumidifiers, which makes it more energy-efficient than other refrigerants.