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Refrigerant rules for Las Vegas AC repairs

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Federal rules under Clean Air Act Section 608 prohibit intentionally venting refrigerants while maintaining, servicing, repairing or disposing of air-conditioning or refrigeration equipment. (source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)

Technicians who maintain, service, repair or dispose of equipment that could release refrigerant must hold EPA Section 608 certification, earned by passing an EPA-approved test. (source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)

Ask the technician for their Section 608 certification as well as their Nevada C-21 license.

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