As Bhutan phases out HCFCs, technicians call for safer servicing

Bhutan is working to phase out HCFCs, or hydrochlorofluorocarbons, completely by 2035. These refrigerants, once widely used in air conditioners and refrigerators, deplete the ozone layer. While Bhutan now has trained and certified rack-servicing technicians, some businesses continue to hire cheaper foreign technicians. This has raised concerns over certification, servicing practices and the safe handling […]