EPA Section 608: what appliance techs can and cannot do
Without EPA 608 certification you can diagnose around the sealed system (fans, defrost, controls, start components, airflow) but you cannot open it, recover, recharge or dispose of refrigerant-containing equipment in a way that releases refrigerant. Type I covers small appliances (≤ 5 lb factory charge); Type II covers high-pressure systems; certification doesn't expire.
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Before you start
- BLOCKED: no recovery, charging, brazing, leak repair or compressor replacement without certification and proper equipment
- R-600a, R-290 and A2L refrigerants are flammable: no flames or sparks near the tubing
Diagnostic steps
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