Type I — Small AppliancesQuestion 101 of 240
Which appliance would NOT be recovered under the small-appliance rules?
a.A room dehumidifier sealed at the factory
b.A 10-ton packaged rooftop unit holding 30 lb of R-410A
c.A PTAC unit holding 4 pounds of refrigerant
d.A household refrigerator with 1.5 pounds of refrigerant
Explanation
A packaged rooftop unit holding 30 pounds of refrigerant far exceeds the five-pound limit and is a Type II appliance, not a small appliance. Household refrigerators, factory-sealed dehumidifiers, and PTAC units within the five-pound limit are small appliances. The key test is factory-sealed construction with five pounds or less of refrigerant.
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