5 Tips for Studying for Your EPA Certification Test

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Obtaining your EPA certification is one of the first major steps in the process of becoming an expert heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) technician. Whether you start off small by getting your Section 608 Type 1 certification online, or take the plunge and get your universal Section 608 certification right away, you should take…

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How to Study for R-410A Certification

A person studying for the R-410A certification from Mainstream Engineering

In a previous post, we discussed the merits of receiving your R-410A certification. Now, understanding the importance of this certification from Mainstream Engineering, how should you go about studying for the exam? Like any form of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification exam, it is best to devote at least a little time to studying. In…

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Making the Most Of Your EPA Practice Test

someone studying for an EPA certification test

Mainstream Engineering offers software to help you prepare for several different EPA certifications, with a primary focus on EPA Section 608 Type I certification. Luckily, practice tests are included within that software. Practice tests can be one of the most useful tools to use when preparing for any test, and that is particularly true when…

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Studying for Your EPA Section 608 Type I Exam

filling in a test sheet on an EPA Section 608 exam

Are you nervous about your EPA Section 608 Type I Certification exam? This exam can be nerve-wracking since it determines whether you can legally buy refrigerants in the United States. Buying refrigerants can advance your career as an HVAC professional greatly, so getting certified is a must. At Mainstream Engineering, we would like to help…

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Answering EPA 608 FAQs

Any HVAC technician looking to make a career in the industry will likely be required to take an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) test that certifies their ability to safely and effectively deal with commercial refrigerants. Whether you’re planning on working with building air conditioning systems (EPA 608) or motor vehicle air conditioners (EPA 609), it’s…

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