Certification Guide
Types, eligibility, testing and what the certification allows.
9 entries
- 01EPA 609 Certification: What It Covers and How to Get ItSection 609 is the certification for servicing air conditioning in cars and light trucks. Here is what it covers, who needs it, where it overlaps with Section 608, and how to get one.7 min read
- 02What Is EPA 608 Certification?A federal requirement under the Clean Air Act for anyone who maintains, services, repairs or disposes of equipment containing regulated refrigerant — and for anyone who wants to buy it.3 min read
- 03How to Get EPA 608 CertificationFour steps, one exam, no course required and no expiry date. Here is the route from nothing to a certification card.3 min read
- 04EPA 608 vs EPA 609: Which Certification Do You Need?One covers stationary equipment, the other covers car air conditioning. They are different certifications under different rules, and neither substitutes for the other.3 min read
- 05What Is EPA 608 Universal Certification?Universal is not a separate exam. It is what you hold when you pass Core plus all three type sections, and it is worth more than the sum of the parts.4 min read
- 06EPA 608 Type I, Type II and Type III ExplainedThe three type sections map to three classes of equipment, and the numbers attached to each are where the exam is won or lost.3 min read
- 07EPA 608 Certification Training: Online vs In PersonTraining and testing are two different things, and only one of them is required. Here is what EPA 608 training actually buys you, and when you can skip it.4 min read
- 08How to Look Up or Replace Your EPA 608 CertificationThere is no central EPA database of certified technicians. Your record sits with whichever organization tested you — here is how to find it.3 min read
- 09What Does EPA 608 Certification Cost in 2026?Exam fees run from about $25 to $90 depending on which certifying organization you use. Here is what each provider charges and where the hidden costs are.3 min read