U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (via approved providers)
EPA Section 609 (Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning)
The EPA Section 609 certification covers motor vehicle air conditioning (MVAC) systems. Separate from Section 608, Section 609 is required for any technician who services automotive AC. Covers R-12, R-134a, and the newer HFO-1234yf. Required by federal law for anyone who recovers, recycles, or recharges MVAC refrigerant.
$20-$50 (exam only)
Cost
Lifetime (no formal expiration)
Validity
Moderate (covers mobile AC-specific recovery and recycling)
Difficulty
No formal renewal; stay current with mobile AC refrigerant regulations
Renewal
Who is this credential for?
Automotive technicians servicing motor vehicle air conditioning systems (cars, trucks, buses)
Renewal requirements
No formal renewal; stay current with mobile AC refrigerant regulations
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