Oxbox_Split System R-454B Product Line
Utilizing an eco-friendly refrigerant to lower greenhouse gas emissions, new Oxbox product line readies for 2025 federal requirements for sustainability
DAVIDSON, NC—Oxbox™, maker of affordable, durable residential and light commercial heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems that are endorsed by Trane®, today announced the launch of its new Split System R-454B refrigerant product line. With the U.S. federal government requiring all residential HVAC equipment to use refrigerants with a Global Warming Potential (GWP) of less than 700 starting in January 2025 and the HVAC industry shifting toward more sustainable practices, Oxbox’s new product line represents a crucial step in the company’s efforts to protect our climate and reduce hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) emissions. A Refrigerant Detection Sensor (RDS) and Mitigation Control Board (MCB) will be provided with every air handler and coil.
The adoption of R-454B refrigerant in Oxbox’s new product line is designed to help mitigate the environmental risks and impacts associated with traditional refrigerants, like R-410A, which operates at high pressure and poses an increased risk of environmentally harmful leaks during maintenance and repairs. By contrast, the Oxbox Split System R-454B is a low-GWP refrigerant that enhances energy efficiency for HVAC systems, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
“Our new Split System R-454B refrigerant product line utilizes low-GWP refrigerant to promote sustainability,” said Cristian Daily, senior product manager at Oxbox. “We’re proud to offer products that align with the industry’s transition toward more conscious solutions and our company’s commitment to environmental responsibility.”
The revamped Oxbox product line will offer air conditioners, heat pumps, air handlers and coils, with packaged systems being released in 2025. Some standout features that customers, partners and vendors should look for include:
- Air Conditioners – Oxbox units are available in 13.4 SEER-2 and 14.3SEER2, and up to 16 SEER2 performance with select indoor unit combinations. Even on the hottest, stickiest days, homes will l be kept cool, dry and comfortable throughout due to the all-aluminum microchannel design with hydrophilic coating, which allows for high fin efficiency, improved reliability against corrosion resistance, and better fin protection.
- Heat Pumps – Oxbox heat pumps are the ideal choice for providing year-round comfort, keeping homes cool during warmer months and warm during colder months. Available in 14.3 SEER2 and up to 15.2 SEER2 performance with select indoor unit combinations, they feature coils with hydrophilic coating to improve corrosion resistance.
- Air Handlers – Designed with multiple installation configurations to give homeowners a variety of options to fit any existing space, Oxbox air handlers expertly circulate air through the home year-round to keep you comfortable.
- Multi-positional air handlers from Oxbox can hit up to 16 SEER2 with select combinations and are available with a PSC or ECM motor. Additionally, the R-454B refrigerant sensor is factory-installed and can be easily configured to accommodate other installation orientations.
- Wall-mounted air handlers from Oxbox can hit up to 15.2 SEER2 models with select combinations, with a factory-installed R-454B refrigerant sensor.
- Coils – Oxbox multi-positional and upflow/downflow coils are designed to maximize system efficiency. The foil-faced thermal insulation not only makes cleaning simple, but also helps reduce service time. Each coil comes with a leak mitigation kit, reducing ordering configuration complexity.
The warranty for all new products will stay the same, including one-year unit replacement and a 10-year warranty on parts with product registration and 10-year compressor replacement. Oxbox’s enhanced warranty gives customers peace of mind. Every piece of equipment is warranted to the home—not the homeowner—providing an extra measure of coverage when it comes time to sell. Plus, Oxbox warranty also covers multi-family application. For additional details about Oxbox’s enhanced warranty terms, visit www.oxboxhvac.com/warranty.
To learn more about Oxbox’s new Split System R-454B refrigerant product line, visit the education page at www.oxboxhvac.com/r-454b-transition.