[St. Louis, Missouri] — Homeowners are facing significant price increases to their home comfort
as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prepares to implement sweeping changes to air
conditioner regulations beginning in 2025. These new regulations require air conditioner
manufacturers to move away from refrigerants currently in use to mitigate the environmental
impact of running a heating and cooling system. Although this sets the course for a more
environmentally-friendly future in home comfort, the changes are also expected to lead to a
staggering increase in installation costs, projected to rise by 10-25% on January 1, 2025, as
HVAC manufacturers implement the new technology.
Adding urgency to this situation, Ameren Missouri has announced that it will not continue its
rebate program in 2025, which has historically provided crucial financial support to
homeowners. Previously, rebates ranged from $450 to $1,300, assisting many in managing the
costs associated with replacing aging HVAC systems. Without this financial assistance, many
homeowners may find themselves unprepared for the financial burden of upgrading their
systems in 2025.
“This is a crucial moment for homeowners to stay informed and strategize their home comfort
investments,” said Kyle Brittingham, President at Level 9 Heating Cooling and Plumbing. “With
the impending changes and the loss of rebates, it’s essential for families to plan ahead and
explore their options.”
A heating and cooling system has an expected lifespan of 10-15 years, so homeowners with
aged heating and cooling systems are encouraged to act promptly and consider their needs
before the 2025 price increases take effect. Homeowners who replace their HVAC system
before December 31, 2024, can take advantage of the opportunities to save money that are still
available, including Ameren’s rebate program. For more information about the new HVAC
regulations, tips on how to navigate these changes, or a free estimate for a new system, please
contact Level 9 Heating Cooling and Plumbing at (636) 239-3581.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Abby Poetz
Marketing Director
Level 9 Heating Cooling & Plumbing
(636) 649-0022
CITED SOURCES:
EPA regulations will no longer allow heating and cooling equipment refrigerants with a Global
Warming Potential (GWP) over 700 to be installed after January 1 2025
- Environmental Protection Agency. (2023, December 21). Technology Transitions HFC
Restrictions by Sector. EPA. - https://www.epa.gov/climate-hfcs-reduction/technology-transitions-hfc-restrictions-sector
R410A, the most common refrigerant for residential heating and cooling systems, does not meet
EPA regulations beginning in 2025
- R-410A refrigerant. Lennox Air Conditioning & Heating Solutions. (n.d.).
- https://www.lennox.com/residential/buyers-guide/guide-to-hvac/glossary/r-410a-refrigerant
HVAC manufacturers will update their new equipment to utilize an EPA-compliant refrigerant,
which will be accompanied by a rise in price due to the new technology.
- Everything you need to know about the 2025 new refrigerant transition. Air Conditioning & Heating Solutions (2024, October 22).
- https://www.lennox.com/residential/lennox-life/consumer/new-hvac-refrigerant-2025
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Ameren Missouri will discontinue their rebate program in 2025
- Ameren Missouri Heating and Cooling Program. “HVAC Rebate Program to End 12/31/24” . Received by Chunn, Rachael. (2024, October 17).
