The Refrigerant Index
Week of October 19, 2026

R-410A price per pound — October 19, 2026

Puron / AZ-20. Most US residential split ACs and heat pumps installed ~2010–2025. Safety class A1. GWP 2088.

Median online
$8.68/lb
5 listings
Range
$8.20 – $11.16
per lb
Per cylinder
$205 – $279
25 lb
Contractor installed
$40 – $125
per lb, reported

Every listing we found this week

SellerProductCyl.Price$/lbSeen
Twisted Refrigerant (wholesale)
Wholesale/online, pickup in Phoenix, Dallas, Las Vegas
R-410A 25 lb cylinder
Single-cylinder price on wholesale catalog page.
25 lb$204.90$8.20Oct 19, 2026
Delta Refrigerants
Online refrigerant seller
R-410A 25 lb, virgin factory-sealed
Listing says free shipping; EPA 608 required.
25 lb$205.00$8.20Oct 19, 2026
Refrigerants Center
Online refrigerant seller
25 lb R-410A, virgin sealed
Same seller lists Honeywell-branded 25 lb at $229.90.
25 lb$217.00$8.68Oct 19, 2026
Refrigerants Center
Online refrigerant seller
25 lb Honeywell R-410A, Made in USA 25 lb$229.90$9.20Oct 19, 2026
Ability Refrigerants
Online refrigerant seller
R-410A 25 lbs 25 lb$279.00$11.16Oct 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-410A (installed, per lb)

SourceReported $/lb
Angi — Refrigerant replacement cost (2026 data)
Cost guide · published Oct 15, 2026
$40–$70/lb
PICKHVAC — R410A price increase (2026)
Cost guide · published Oct 3, 2026
$50–$125/lb
AC Direct blog — R-410A price 2026
Equipment retailer blog · published May 1, 2026
$50–$90/lb
Hartzell's Heat & Air (Kingfisher, OK) posted price list — each additional lb ($245 first lb)
Contractor's published price · published 2026
$93/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-410A

ProgramRefrigerantPublished rateFees / terms
HVAC Distributors, Inc. reclaim program
R-410A> 97%: $2.00/lb
90–97%: $1.00/lb
< 90%: no rebate
$7.50 per tank; free pickup
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 typesNo public rate — quote onlyHudson 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 typesNo public rate — quote onlyQuoted 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 typesNo public rate — quote onlyCustom 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-410A 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-410A cost per pound?

As of October 19, 2026, the median online list price for R-410A was $8.68/lb ($8.20–$11.16/lb across 5 listings, 25 lb cylinders), before shipping and tax. Published guides and contractor price lists report installed charges of roughly $40–$125/lb.

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