The department says the companies are being penalized $1.1M in total for continuing to sell a refrigerant called R‑134a, which is prohibited in Washington.

The fines came after repeated warnings over the course of several years to help the companies comply with the law, said the Department of Ecology.

In this video, I demonstrate how to recharge your car or truck's A/C system using R134a refrigerant, the most common type. The process involves topping off your system to enhance cooling performance.

New refrigerants and commercial refrigeration equipment showed how lower-GWP options, reclaimed programs, and redesigned systems are adapting to regulatory and performance demands.

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