No: the ban concerns placing new appliances on the market. An R32 heat pump installed before 2027, or afterwards from stock legally placed on the market, can operate, be repaired and be recharged with R32 until the end of its life. Only a repair that would increase its capacity or refrigerant charge is excluded.
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