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EPA Section 608 Type II

The EPA Section 608 Type II certification covers high-pressure appliances (compressor discharge pressure above 200 psig). This is the most common certification for residential and light commercial HVAC technicians. Type II appliances include split-system air conditioners, heat pumps, packaged units, and commercial refrigeration with high-side service valves. Type II alone does not authorize work on low-pressure (Type III) appliances.

$40-$100 (exam only; course bundles $150-$300)
Cost
Lifetime (no formal expiration)
Validity
Moderate (25-question Core + 25-question Type II; 18 of 25 (72%) to pass each section)
Difficulty
No formal renewal; stay current with refrigerant phase-outs and technology updates
Renewal

Who is this credential for?

Technicians servicing high-pressure appliances (refrigerators with compressors over 200 psig, most residential split systems, commercial refrigeration)

Renewal requirements

No formal renewal; stay current with refrigerant phase-outs and technology updates

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