In this eye-opening episode recorded live at the 2026 National HVAC Education Conference, we sit down with Adam Dykstra of FMHero to unpack one of the biggest challenges facing the HVAC industry today: refrigerant management. From shocking data on recovery rates to the very real threat of future shortages, this conversation dives into the gap between what’s required — and what’s actually happening in the field.

We explore:

• The staggering volume of refrigerant lost annually — and where it’s really going

• Why less than 3% of refrigerant is being recovered and what that means for the industry

• How poor recovery practices are accelerating regulations and phase-downs

• The role of enforcement, accountability and contractor responsibility

• How better documentation and tools can transform the refrigerant lifecycl ...