Which organizations can test your recovery equipment used to service an HVAC system?

• A. UL and AHRI
• B. OSHA
• C. EPA
• D. ASHRAE

Answer: (A)

Recovery equipment used to service HVAC systems must be tested and certified by independent organizations to verify it meets the required safety and performance standards. This third‑party validation gives technicians and employers confidence that the device can reliably recover refrigerants without leaks or hazards.

UL (Underwriters Laboratories) is a well-known safety testing organization that lists and certifies equipment. AHRI (Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute) certifies performance for HVAC-related products. Together, they provide recognized certification that shows a recovery unit complies with the relevant standards and will operate safely and effectively.

OSHA focuses on workplace safety and does not certify recovery devices. The EPA sets the rules and recognizes third‑party certifiers but does not perform the testing itself. ASHRAE develops standards, but it does not certify individual recovery units in the same way as UL or AHRI.