WEBINAR WEDNESDAYS: Maintenance Refrigerant Reset
What Properties Need to Know About R32 and R454B
Webinar Wednesdays is the largest premium webinar series in the multifamily industry, helping you gain the skills to improve your performance and advance in your career! Through this program, you get access to innovative ideas, best practices, and emerging trends from a variety of topics, including customer service, leasing and marketing, resident retention, career advancement, leadership techniques, and other property management skills to become a superstar at your company!
For 2026 the Greater Iowa Apartment Association has PARTNERED with Multifamily Insiders to bring you these amazing educational webinars. You will receive a $10 discount for each webinar you register for, which is AUTOMATICALLY APPLIED at checkout. Not only that, GIAA will retain a portion of the fees you pay for each webinar. So, it's a WIN-WIN-WIN for all.
JOIN US FOR: Refrigerant Reset: What Properties Need to Know About R32 and R454B
The HVAC landscape is shifting fast, and your properties need to keep up. With R410A being phased down, low GWP refrigerants like R32 and R454B are stepping in. They are not just technical upgrades; they are operational game changers.
This webinar breaks down what property managers and maintenance technicians must know to stay compliant, efficient, and ahead of resident expectations.
We’ll cover:
- What R32 and R454B are and why they matter for your buildings
- Key differences from HFC refrigerants like R410A
- Safety, training, and equipment compatibility considerations
- How the refrigerant transition affects budgets, timelines, and resident communications
- Actionable steps to prepare your team and properties for the switch
Join Angel Davia and the Webinar Wednesday Team on May 6, 2026 at 1pm Central Time for Mastering Maintenance!
About Angel Davila
Angel Davila is a seasoned multifamily professional whose career began in 2006 as a porter after returning from deployment in the United States Marine Corps. With nearly two decades of hands-on experience, he now serves as the National Service Training & Performance Manager for Gables Residential, where he leads service education initiatives and drives performance standards across the organization.
Angel has held influential leadership roles, including serving on the Austin Apartment Association Board of Directors and chairing the HOME (Hands On Maintenance Education) Room for the Apartment Association of Metro Denver. In 2018, he was honored as the Texas Apartment Association Maintenance Professional of the Year, and in 2019, he received national recognition as the CAMT of the Year from the National Apartment Association.
He has traveled extensively throughout the continental United States, delivering maintenance and leadership training for a wide range of industry organizations. These include the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance, where he serves as a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Instructor, the North American Technician Excellence (NATE), the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES), and numerous apartment associations nationwide. His commitment to education and mentorship continues to elevate the standards and performance of maintenance professionals across the industry.
* Each registration is good for one attendee OR one on-site team. If you would like multiple attendees, group viewing events, or other needs, please contact us.
WEBINAR PRESENTER(S)
Angel Davila
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