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Supply Chain Update - November 2024

Updated November 7, 2024

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Global supply chains have faced many challenges in 2024 including extended global transfer times, natural disasters, inflation, and strikes. Through all these challenges, 51Âþ»­app’s team has worked hard to keep the items our customers need in stock and available. Thank you for your continued trust.

Supply Chain News by Category

APPLIANCES
  • Whirlpool Icemaker #306003 and #306004 – Limited Availability – Items are being replaced with a universal ice maker.
    • Icemaker #306004 does not come with a water line. Refrigerator models that come with a water line should use #306004.
    • Icemaker #306003 comes with a water line. Refrigerator models that come without a water line should use #306003.
    • Whirlpool models affected included: WRT148FZ series (#301032), WRT318FZ series (#301026, #301082, #301028), and WRTZ5028PB series (#306105, #306106).
  • Frigidaire Trim Ring #304129 – Limited Availability – Item discontinued, available while supplies last.
ELECTRICAL

SMOKE ALARM STANDARDS UPDATE: UL 217 8th Edition represents the most significant update of manufacturing standards for smoke alarms in nearly two decades.

    • To learn more about these standards and why the updates were made, read What is UL8?
    • To read and download a list of equipment impacted by these updated standards, click here.
  • Rayovac / Energizer – Limited Availability – Due to temporary manufacturing challenges, some Rayovac batteries will be replaced with Energizer brand until issues are resolved. Effected items include:
    • #167075 - Rayovac Ultrapro AA Alkaline Battery 24/PK.
    • #167076 - Rayovac Ultrapro AAA Alkaline Battery 24/PK.
HVAC
  • Century Motors – Limited Availability – Manufacturer production delays have led to limited availability on the following motors:
    • #102011 (6203X) Evergreen EM 1/3HP 230V blower motor for X13 replacement
    • #102012 (6205X) 1/2HP 230V blower motor for X13 replacement
    • #103013 (RAL1024) 1/6HP 115V 1075RPM double shaft blower motor
    • #103019 (B6507) 1/5HP 230V blower motor
    • #103034 89PSC (D289/2089) 1/10HP 115V 1050RPM double shaft blower motor
    • #103035 385 (D158/2881) 1/5HP 115V 1050RPM blower motor
  • FASCO Motors – Limited Availability – Manufacturer production delays have led to limited availability on certain motors. Items affected include:
    • #103079 (D1050/D1050A) 1/8HP 230V 1550RPM Trane replacement condenser motor
    • #103076 (D151/D151A) 1/4HP 230V 1050RPM blower motor
    • #103072 (D258/D258A) 1/5 HP 230V 1550RPM blower motor
    • #103091 (D1071) condenser motor
    • #103092 (D832) 1/8 HP 825RPM 230V condenser motor
    • #103088 (D337 3676) 1/8HP 115V 1550RPM blower motor

HVAC Regulation Update

As of January 1, 2024, the EPA has required a 40% reduction in the production of R-410A refrigerants.

  • This is a phase down, not a phase out, R-410A refrigerant will still be available.
  • For deadlines and further information, see the Q&A on our Product Knowledge.

HVAC Equipment Update

  • 51Âþ»­app is well stocked with our exclusive Brothers Air Conditioning R-410A equipment.
  • We also have a limited inventory of Goodman and AirQuest R-410A equipment available.
  • For customers planning to transition to A2L refrigerant when that equipment becomes available, 51Âþ»­app will carry Brothers (R-32), Goodman (R-32) and AirQuest (R-454B) compatible equipment.
Plumbing
  • Universal Wall Mount Sink Legs #203119 – Limited Availability – Manufacturer delays have led to limited availability on this item. Supply expected to improve in Q2 2025.
  • Pfister Showerhead #202363 – Limited Availability – Manufacturer delays expected to improve by the end of 2024.


Shipping Updates

PANAMA CANAL - Transit officials say the number of ships traversing the canal each day is “practically back to normal.”

SUEZ CANAL - The number of container ships transiting the Suez Canal remains significantly reduced due to attacks on shipping vessels. The Suez Canal connects the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea. As much as 30% of global container trade typically traverses that passage. Danish shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk recently announced plans to continue avoiding this route, opting for the longer shipping route around Africa until “well into 2025.”