The NVAC EPA test would be almost impossible to cheat on, but you can study for it and learn what you need to know to pass it. There are resources and sites online to help you prepare for the test.
All the information regarding how to get and who can get HVAC certificates online can be found in the website http://www.hvaccertification.net/epa-HVAC-certification/
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hire a EPA certified HVAC technician. federal law requires anyone handling refrigerants to be EPA certified.
Maybe not to open an HVAC business but to work on anything other than some HFC refrigerants, you must be certified by the EPA which is a federal requirement.
Did you cheat on your test?Yes, I did cheat on my test.
If you are referring to EPA certifications for refrigerants, they do not expire and the issuing agency can get you a new one.
First and foremost, they require EPA refrigeration certification. There may also be state and local licenses and certifications that would vary from place to place. But EPA certification is on a Federal level and if you work with refrigerants, you MUST have this certification. [From HVAC-Talk and Environmental Protection Agency]
First thing take the EPA test to prove you know how to Handel refrigerant in a safe and responsible manner, receive your certification then go to a HVAC&R supply house present your certificate and purchase the correct refrigerant .
Dont cheat on your test
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by calling an HVAC certified technician. the freon lines must be pumped down(release to atmosphere is usually against EPA regulations) the lines must then be evacuated with an HVAC approved recovery machine.
There are quite a few places where someone can purchase Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Units. Some of these places include; The local HVAC retailer, Home Depot, Lowes, Amazon, and eBay.