R-454B price per pound — October 19, 2026
Solstice 454B / Opteon XL41. Most new US residential ACs and heat pumps from 2025 (Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Rheem and others). Safety class A2L. GWP 466.
R-454B is an A2L (mildly flammable) refrigerant for equipment designed for it. It is not a drop-in for R-410A systems. Cylinders use a left-hand thread. See the EPA timeline.
Every listing we found this week
| Seller | Product | Cyl. | Price | $/lb | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerants Center Online refrigerant seller |
20 lb R-454B A2L reverse-thread adapter sold separately ($19.99). |
20 lb | $409.00 | $20.45 | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Delta Refrigerants Online refrigerant seller |
R-454B 20 lb, Honeywell Solstice $415 at 20 cyl, $410 at 40 cyl. |
20 lb | $420.00 | $21.00 | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Twisted Refrigerant (wholesale) Wholesale/online |
R-454B 20 lb cylinder | 20 lb | $424.90 | $21.24 | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Imperial Refrigerants Online refrigerant seller |
R454B 20 lb, factory-sealed Shown as sale price (was $599). |
20 lb | $459.00 | $22.95 | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Refrigerant Depot Online refrigerant seller |
R-454B 20 lb cylinder | 20 lb | $475.00 | $23.75 | Oct 19, 2026 |
| GSI Store Online HVAC supply |
R-454B (XL41) 20 lb, virgin Lower 48 only. |
20 lb | $484.50 | $24.23 | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Ability Refrigerants Online refrigerant seller |
R-454B 20 lbs | 20 lb | $495.00 | $24.75 | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Open To Public HVAC Parts (OTP HVAC) HVAC parts store |
R454B-20 refrigerant (20 lb) Listing notes no returns; A2L tank adapter needed. |
20 lb | $500.00 | $25.00 | Oct 19, 2026 |
Single-cylinder list prices from each seller's own page. We don't vet sellers; confirm stock, shipping and certification requirements before you pay.
What contractors charge for R-454B (installed, per lb)
| Source | Reported $/lb |
|---|---|
| Angi — Refrigerant replacement cost (2026 data) Cost guide · published Oct 15, 2026 | $60–$90/lb |
| PICKHVAC — R-454B price per pound (2026) Cost guide · published Oct 3, 2026 | $75–$150/lb |
| Hartzell's Heat & Air (Kingfisher, OK) posted price list — each additional lb ($385 first lb) Contractor's published price · published 2026 | $148/lb |
Installed per-lb prices include the tech's time, equipment, recovery, overhead and margin — they are not comparable to cylinder prices. Many shops also charge a service call/diagnostic fee.
Buyback for R-454B
| Program | Refrigerant | Published rate | Fees / terms |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC Distributors, Inc. reclaim program No rebate paid on R-454B at this time. |
R-454B | any: no rebate | $7.50 per tank Effective: 2024-08-23 (as posted) |
| Hudson Technologies refrigerant buyback / SRT No public per-lb rates; 'competitive market prices', pays for mixed refrigerants. Quote required. |
All types | No public rate — quote only | Hudson says it picks up cylinders and pays freight both ways Effective: n/a |
| A-Gas Rapid Recovery On-site recovery service in 50+ metros; no public buyback rates. |
All types | No public rate — quote only | Quoted per job Effective: n/a |
| American Refrigerants national buyback Says it does not post prices; lists R-22 as 'highest priority', R-410A min. 5 lb. |
All types | No public rate — quote only | Custom quote Effective: n/a |
Buyback is usually paid as account credit after the reclaimer tests purity and net weight. Recovered gas must go to an EPA-certified reclaimer before it can be resold to another owner. Rates checked October 19, 2026.
Is my R-454B quote fair?
Got a repair quote that lists refrigerant by the pound? Compare it to what published cost guides and contractor price lists report. Find the refrigerant type on the outdoor unit's data plate.
Disclaimer: This is a rough comparison to published ranges, not an appraisal of any contractor. Real prices vary by region, season, after-hours calls, and what's bundled into the per-lb price (diagnostics, leak search, recovery, labor). A higher price is not proof of overcharging and a lower one is not proof of a good job. Ask for an itemized quote, and ask whether a leak was found — refrigerant doesn't get "used up". Only EPA 608-certified techs may buy and charge refrigerant.
How much does R-454B cost per pound?
As of October 19, 2026, the median online list price for R-454B was $23.35/lb ($20.45–$25.00/lb across 8 listings, 20 lb cylinders), before shipping and tax. Published guides and contractor price lists report installed charges of roughly $60–$150/lb.
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