Which statement correctly describes the refrigerant charge limit for a small appliance?

• A. More than 5 pounds
• B. 5 pounds or less
• C. Exactly 8 pounds
• D. 10 pounds or less

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is how EPA defines a small appliance by its refrigerant charge. A small appliance is limited to 5 pounds or less of refrigerant, which places it in the Type I category and applies the simpler handling rules that go with smaller charges. That’s why the correct statement is “5 pounds or less.” If the appliance had more than 5 pounds, it would fall into a different category with different (generally stricter) requirements. The other options either exceed the limit or specify a different, incorrect threshold.