Welcome to our monthly video series where we talk about beverage equipment the way facility managers actually deal with it - practical, straightforward, and built for the people responsible for keeping drinks pouring and operations running smoothly across convenience stores, restaurants, hotels, and multi-site facilities.

 

This session focuses on one of the biggest shifts happening in beverage equipment today - the transition away from R404A refrigerant and what it means for your ice machines, soda dispensers, and frozen carbonated units. That’s why we invite you to watch:

 

The New Refrigerant Reality: How the R404A Phaseout Affects Your Ice Machines, Soda Dispensers & Slushie Units

 

If you're responsible for managing beverage equipment across your locations, this session walks you through what’s actually changing - from why R404A is being phased out to how R290 impacts safety, maintenance, service requirements, and purchasing decisions. Everything is broken down in clear, practical terms you can apply across your sites.

 

Your host is Brian Miller, Regional Manager at BERCO, with over a decade of hands-on experience working on beverage equipment systems. He’s worked across a wide range of environments - from high-volume convenience stores to hospitality and food service operations - and has seen firsthand how equipment decisions, refrigerant changes, and service strategies impact uptime, cost, and customer experience.

 

Why Watch This Session:
• Why R404A is being phased out and how it impacts your current equipment
• What makes R290 different - including performance, efficiency, and safety considerations
• How the transition affects ice machines, soda dispensers, and frozen carbonated units in real-world operations
• What facility managers should be doing now to plan replacements, avoid downtime, and stay compliant
• How to evaluate vendors, service capabilities, and long-term equipment strategy

 

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