What Is a Small Appliance?
Under EPA Section 608, a small appliance is defined as any factory-charged, hermetically sealed system containing 5 pounds or less of refrigerant. Common examples include household refrigerators, freezers, window air conditioners, packaged terminal air conditioners (PTACs), vending machines, and water coolers. These units have their compressor, motor, and refrigerant circuit permanently sealed at the factory.
A small appliance is factory-charged, hermetically sealed, and contains 5 lbs or less of refrigerant.
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