Week of October 19, 2026
R-404A price per pound — October 19, 2026
HFC blend. Commercial refrigeration (walk-ins, reach-ins, ice machines). Safety class A1.
Median online
$12.46/lb
3 listings
Range
$11.46 – $13.54
per lb
Per cylinder
$275 – $325
24 lb
Every listing we found this week
| Seller | Product | Cyl. | Price | $/lb | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Refrigerants Online refrigerant seller |
R-404A 24 lb, virgin | 24 lb | $275.00 | $11.46 | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Refrigerants Center Online refrigerant seller |
24 lb R-404A, factory sealed Same seller lists a 'USA brand' 24 lb at $319. |
24 lb | $299.00 | $12.46 | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Twisted Refrigerant (wholesale) Wholesale/online |
R-404A 24 lb cylinder | 24 lb | $324.90 | $13.54 | 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.
Buyback for R-404A
| Program | Refrigerant | Published rate | Fees / terms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
How much does R-404A cost per pound?
As of October 19, 2026, the median online list price for R-404A was $12.46/lb ($11.46–$13.54/lb across 3 listings, 24 lb cylinders), before shipping and tax.
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