After nearly three decades of caution and skepticism, the EPA updates its stance on air duct cleaning, validating source control as a best practice and giving duct cleaning contractors new ground in the fight for better indoor air quality.
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has officially recognized ACR, the NADCA Standard for Assessment, Cleaning & Restoration of HVAC Systems, as a benchmark.
Over time, dirt, dust, pet dander, debris, and more accumulate in air ducts. And since the HVAC system works basically as a whole-home vacuum, all of that is recirculated through homes when the HVAC system runs, unless the ducts are cleaned out.
NADCA has inducted two professionals into the prestigious NADCA Hall of Fame during its 35th Annual Meeting and Exposition, held in March in Las Vegas.
Daba, who moved to Canada 20 years ago as a refugee, did not initially have experience working with ductwork, but earned his Certified Ventilation Inspector (CVI) accreditation from NADCA in 2023.
The National Air Duct Cleaners Association's 2023 Fall Technical Conference is scheduled for September 7-9 in Grapevine, Texas, near Dallas. Those in the field who have not attended before can apply for a scholarship.