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  2. Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning (MVAC)

Servicing Motor Vehicle Air Conditioners

Key Resources
  • Technician Certification Program
  • Section 609 Fact Sheet
  • How to Report a Violation of the Clean Air Act

EPA regulates the servicing of motor vehicle air conditioners (MVACs) and MVAC-like equipment used in farm and heavy-duty equipment. EPA’s regulations are designed to prevent the release of refrigerants during servicing.

Learn more about:

  • Servicing Requirements for MVACs
  • Servicing Requirements for Farm and Heavy-Duty Equipment
  • Options for Recharging Your Air Conditioner

Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning (MVAC)

  • Regulatory Requirements for MVAC Servicing
  • Technician and Shop Owner Resources
    • Section 609 Technician Training and Certification Programs
    • Certified Equipment
    • Choosing and Using a Retrofit Refrigerant for a CFC-12 MVAC
  • Acceptable Refrigerants and their Impacts
  • Unique Fittings and Label Colors
  • Section 608 and Section 609 Overlap
  • Background and Resources
Contact Us About Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning
Contact Us About Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem.
Last updated on November 5, 2024
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