U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (via approved providers)
EPA Section 608 Type I
The EPA Section 608 Type I certification covers small appliances (less than 5 pounds of refrigerant). Type I technicians are authorized to recover refrigerant from small appliances during service, repair, or disposal. The exam covers leak detection, recovery techniques, and the Clean Air Act requirements. Type I is the simplest of the four Section 608 certifications and is often paired with Type II or Universal for working technicians.
$40-$100 (exam only; course bundles $150-$300)
Cost
Lifetime (no expiration, but Type I/II/III technology updates may require continuing education)
Validity
Moderate (25-question Core + 25-question Type I; 18 of 25 (72%) to pass each section)
Difficulty
No formal renewal; technicians must stay current with refrigerant regulations and phase-outs
Renewal
Who is this credential for?
Technicians servicing small appliances (refrigerators, window AC units, vending machines) containing less than 5 lbs of refrigerant
Renewal requirements
No formal renewal; technicians must stay current with refrigerant regulations and phase-outs
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