Researching — picks coming
Best recovery machines for residential & light commercial
Throughput vs weight vs published A2L compatibility — cite manufacturer docs, don’t invent ratings.
Who this page is for
Service and install techs who need reclaim gear that matches the systems they work on — with documented refrigerant-class support where required.
What we’re researching
Exemplar model classes only until research justifies pick language. We will not invent ratings, prices, or “lab scores.”
Spec table (structure)
Empty shell — columns match the comparison angle. Rows populate after corpus work.
| Model (TBD) | Published capacity / class | Weight | A2L / refrigerant-class docs (cite) | Oil / maintenance notes | Warranty (published) | Who it fits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Pick slots (empty)
Best overall
TBD — after research
Best budget
TBD — after research
Best for specialty
TBD — after research
Affiliate links will appear adjacent to recommendations when programs are approved and picks are justified — never as a substitute for the rubric.