{"product_id":"the-1-package-all-inclusive-texas-residential-appliance-installer-exam-licensing-business-setup-solution","title":"The 1 Package: All-Inclusive Texas Residential Appliance Installer Exam, Licensing \u0026 Business Setup Solution","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eThe 1 Package: All-Inclusive Texas Residential Appliance Installer Exam, Licensing \u0026amp; Business Setup Solution\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare for the Texas Residential Appliance Installer licensing examination while also building the foundation for your contracting business with an all-inclusive exam, licensing, and business setup package. \u003cstrong\u003eThe 1 Package: All-Inclusive Texas Residential Appliance Installer Exam, Licensing \u0026amp; Business Setup Solution\u003c\/strong\u003e combines a \u003cstrong\u003ehighlighted and tabbed National Electrical Code, NEC, 2026 rental book\u003c\/strong\u003e, structured online exam preparation, \u003cstrong\u003e1 year of course access\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eApplication Service\u003c\/strong\u003e, Business Formation, EIN Filing with the IRS, and Contractor Compliance Guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Texas Residential Appliance Installer license is administered by the \u003cstrong\u003eTexas Department of Licensing and Regulation\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the licensing examination is administered through \u003cstrong\u003ePSI\u003c\/strong\u003e. This specialized credential covers qualifying residential appliance installation work and certain residential pool-related electrical work performed within the authorized scope of the license.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCandidates preparing for the examination should be ready for questions covering electrical definitions, calculations, theory, GFCI protection, grounding and bonding, wiring methods, electrical materials, equipment, devices, motors, control devices, pools, spas, and fountains. Several of these subjects represent significant portions of the examination, making focused study and efficient NEC navigation important parts of preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe included \u003cstrong\u003eNational Electrical Code, NEC, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e rental book is \u003cstrong\u003ehighlighted and tabbed\u003c\/strong\u003e to support organized study and faster code navigation. Candidates can use the prepared codebook throughout the \u003cstrong\u003e1 year of course access\u003c\/strong\u003e to build familiarity with important NEC articles, tables, definitions, and cross-references before examination day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 3px solid #d32f2f; padding: 20px; margin: 25px 0; background-color: #fff7f7;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e National Electrical Code, NEC, 2026 — rental book highlighted and tabbed for organized study and efficient code navigation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Access:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 year of course access.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included with this package.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnline Exam Preparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Structured preparation for the Texas Residential Appliance Installer licensing examination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBusiness Formation:\u003c\/strong\u003e LLC or Corporation formation support to establish the customer’s business entity and create a formal structure for business operations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEIN Filing with the IRS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assistance obtaining an Employer Identification Number. An EIN can be used to open business bank accounts, manage taxes properly, hire employees, and operate the contracting business professionally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContractor Compliance Guidance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assistance understanding compliance considerations connected with operating a residential appliance installation contracting business in Texas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Price:\u003c\/strong\u003e $1,715.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefundable Deposit:\u003c\/strong\u003e $100.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Initial Payment:\u003c\/strong\u003e $1,815.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrder Processing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please allow up to 15 business days for The 1 Package book orders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe package price is \u003cstrong\u003e$1,715\u003c\/strong\u003e, plus a \u003cstrong\u003e$100 refundable deposit\u003c\/strong\u003e, for a total initial payment of \u003cstrong\u003e$1,815\u003c\/strong\u003e. The National Electrical Code supplied with this package is a rental book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll books included with The 1 Package are \u003cstrong\u003ehighlighted and tabbed\u003c\/strong\u003e. The prepared NEC can be used throughout the full year of course access for repeated reference-navigation practice, appliance-focused code review, pool and spa study, and exam-oriented preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease allow up to 15 business days for The 1 Package book orders.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eExam Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Texas Residential Appliance Installer examination is administered through PSI after the applicant receives authorization to test from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExam:\u003c\/strong\u003e Texas Residential Appliance Installer\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLicensing Agency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTesting Provider:\u003c\/strong\u003e PSI\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScored Items:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime for Scored Items:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-Scored Items:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Time for Non-Scored Items:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePassing Score:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExam Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open book\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e National Electrical Code, 2026 Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 80 scored examination items are distributed across the following content areas:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDefinitions, Calculations, and Theory:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 items\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGFCI and Grounding \u0026amp; Bonding:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 items\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical Wiring Methods and Electrical Materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 items\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical Equipment and Devices:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 items\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotors:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 items\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical Control Devices:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 items\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePools, Spas, and Fountains:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 items\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePools, Spas, and Fountains\u003c\/strong\u003e is the largest individual examination category with 18 scored items. 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Candidates should learn to recognize the subject of a question first, identify the likely NEC article or table, locate the applicable rule, and confirm that the requirement fits the facts presented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eLicensing Steps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview the Residential Appliance Installer license scope.\u003c\/strong\u003e This credential covers a specialized category of residential electrical work rather than unrestricted electrical work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare the licensing application.\u003c\/strong\u003e Submit the applicable Residential Appliance Installer application to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse the included Application Service.\u003c\/strong\u003e Application Service is included with The 1 Package to support the licensing-application process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeet applicable application requirements.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prior electrical experience hours are not required to qualify for the Residential Appliance Installer examination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReceive examination authorization.\u003c\/strong\u003e Eligible applicants may proceed to testing after the application is reviewed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule through PSI.\u003c\/strong\u003e Approved candidates follow the PSI process to schedule the examination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare with the 2026 NEC.\u003c\/strong\u003e Review appliances, grounding and bonding, GFCI protection, wiring methods, equipment, motors, controls, pools, spas, and fountains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse the highlighted and tabbed NEC.\u003c\/strong\u003e Practice locating important code sections efficiently throughout the course-access period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTake the Texas Residential Appliance Installer examination.\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete the scored and non-scored items within the allotted testing time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarn the required passing score.\u003c\/strong\u003e A minimum score of 70% is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete remaining licensing requirements.\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow the applicable TDLR process for issuance of the Residential Appliance Installer license.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablish the business entity.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 1 Package includes LLC or Corporation formation support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObtain an EIN.\u003c\/strong\u003e EIN Filing with the IRS is included as part of the business setup services.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAddress contractor requirements.\u003c\/strong\u003e Residential appliance installation contracting involves a separate contractor business credential and compliance requirements beyond the individual installer license.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse Contractor Compliance Guidance.\u003c\/strong\u003e The package includes assistance understanding compliance considerations connected with operating the business in Texas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eState Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Texas Residential Appliance Installer license is a specialized individual credential covering qualifying residential appliance installation work within the scope established for the license.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike several other Texas electrician licenses, applicants are not required to document a specific number of prior electrical work hours before qualifying for the Residential Appliance Installer examination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA licensed Residential Appliance Installer performs qualifying work on behalf of a licensed \u003cstrong\u003eResidential Appliance Installation Contractor\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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An EIN can support opening business bank accounts, managing taxes properly, hiring employees, and operating the contracting business professionally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eDoes the package include contractor compliance guidance?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Contractor Compliance Guidance is included to help customers understand compliance considerations connected with operating a Residential Appliance Installation contracting business in Texas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eIs the 2026 NEC included as a rental book?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The \u003cstrong\u003eNational Electrical Code, NEC, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e supplied with this package is a rental book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eIs the rental NEC highlighted and tabbed?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. All books included with The 1 Package are \u003cstrong\u003ehighlighted and tabbed\u003c\/strong\u003e to support organized study and code navigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow long should I allow for The 1 Package book order?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease allow up to 15 business days for The 1 Package book orders.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eIs the Texas Residential Appliance Installer examination open book?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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