HVAC Hygiene Journal
NADCA prints the HVAC Hygiene Journal (Formerly DucTales) to provide its members and the HVAC system cleaning industry with a forum for the discussion of topics of interest. This archive is available for members and subscribers and contains nearly all issues dating back more than 20 years.
September/October 2012
July/August 2012
March/April 2012
January/February 2012
March/April 2011
March/April 2011
- Combustible Dust Poses Significant Safety Hazard for Commercial HVAC Cleaners
- Success of Third Annual ANAM/AIISA Meeting Reflects Italy’s Strong HVAC Cleaning Industry
- New Jersey Successful in Lawsuit Against Duct Cleaning Scams
- Cleaning Initiation Criteria for Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) Systems in Non-Industrial Buildings
- “JADCA Tsunami Relief Fund” Assists NADCA’s Japanese Colleagues in Wake of National Disaster
January/February 2011
January/February 2011
- Why a Website Isn’t Enough for your HVAC Business
- NADCA Vacuum Test: What Members Should Know
- 2010 NADCA Annual Report
- Scammers Exposed on Dateline Segment About Air Duct Cleaning
- HVAC Maintenance Requirements Adopted into International Mechanical Code
September/October 2010
September/October 2010
- Displaying Certifications and Association Logos, Griffin Davis
- Cleaning and Coating HVAC Systems to Improve the Bottom Line, Lynn Burhart
- Small Business Owners Using Web-Based Coupon Companies to Bring in New Customers, Alexis Gray
- Regulatory Update: Minnesota Now Requires Pesticide Applicator License for Companies Using Antimicrobials in HVAC Systems
- NADCA Survey: How Members are Handling the Changing Economy, Alexis Gray
July/August 2010
July/August 2010
- How to Thrive in Tough Economic Times, Greg McAfee
- Inspecting Under Slab Duct Work: What You Should Know First, Bill Benito
- Marketing in a Down Economy: Three Rules to Live By, Griffin Davis
- Use of Fabric Duct Work for Industrial Facilities is Increasing, Alexis Gray
- EPA Lead Rule: Where Do NADCA Members Stand, Alexis Gray
May/June 2010
May/June 2010
- Diversify and Grow Your Business at NADCA’s ALL NEW Fall Technical Conference!
- How NADCA Members’ Services Could Benefit Health Care Environments, Alexis Andrews
- Social Media: To Tweet or Not to Tweet?, Griffin Davis
- Sales Techniques: Two Different Approaches to Closing Deals
- Ohio Better Business Bureau Issues Guideline for Choosing Air Duct Cleaning Companies
March/April 2010
March/April 2010
- Don’t Risk Your Business on a Lack of Employee Safety Planning, Greg McAfee
- Data Sheet for Energy Research Study Now Available, Bill Lundquist
- NADCA 2010 Show Featured Association Updates, Learning Opportunities and the Best Products for the Industry, Alexis Andrews
- Marketing Committee Focused on Internet-Based Projects and Initiatives, Alexis Andrews
- Update on NADCA’s ACR Standard
January/February 2010
January/February 2010
- NADCA 2009 Annual Report
- Inclusion of Standard 180 in Building Codes May Put NADCA Members in High Demand, Alexis Andrews
- International Requirements for HVAC Maintenance and Cleaning
- 10 Top Tips to Get the Most from Your Business Website, Griffin Davis
- Here’s What’s Going on With NADCA’s ACR 2010 Standard
November/December 2009
November/December 2009
- How Commercial HVAC Cleaning Professionals Can Step Up Their Marketing Game, Peter Haugen
- Finding Success in HVAC System Cleaning, Greg McAfee
- Regulatory Update
- HVAC Cleaning Scams Uncovered by Local News Stations
- New Requirements for the Energy Star Program: NADCA Members Take Note
September/October 2009
September/October 2009
- Four ways to Grow Your Residential HVAC System Cleaning & Restoration Business, Peter Haugen
- World Health Organization Report Focuses on IAQ and Ventilation Systems
- Be Proactive About Your Company's Publicity Write a Press Release, Alexis Andrews
- Duct Sealing: The Potential for More Revenue is Within Your Reach, Alexis Andrews
- Air Purification Systems Destory H1N1 Virus
July/August 2009
July/August 2009
- When HVAC Systems Need Cleaning , Dan Stradford
- Overlooked Issues in Duct Cleaning, Richard Spano
- Human Resources Topic: Communicatiing Expectations and Aligning Performances Goals to Achieve Exceptional Results, Greg Jerralds
- Clarification: State Licensing for Antimicrobial Applications
- Tips from NADCA Members about Dealing with State Prevailing Wage Rate, Alexis Andrews
May/June 2009
May/June 2009
- NADCA’s New ACR Standard
- Health Insurance and Small Businesses: Searching for a Solution, Alexis Andrews
- Maintaining Ductless HVAC Systems: Possibly the Wave of the Future for NADCA Members, Alexis Andrews
- Marketing Tips to Sell Your Clients on Duct Cleaning, Dan Stradford
- Before & After
March/April 2009
March/April 2009
- NADCA Celebrates 20th Anniversary, Unveils New ACR Standard During 2009 Annual Meeting & Exposition, Alexis Andrews
- Quebec Establishes Professional Standard & Training Program for HVAC Cleaning Technicians, Marie-Pier Richard and Jean Rivet
- NADCA’s Marketing Toolkit: A Guide to Promoting Your Business & Increasing Sales
- NADCA Creates Career Path for the HVAC Inspection, Maintenance & Restoration Industry
- Energy Study Update: Studying the Link Between HVAC Cleaning and Energy Savings
January/February 2009
November/December 2008
November/December 2008
- ASHI Home Inspectors Learn About NADCA’s History and Standards
- NADCA Visits Historic Quebec City, Terry Donohue
- Did You Know…It is Illegal to Sanitize or Disinfect HVAC Systems? Lexi Andrews and John Schulte
- NYC Health Department Updates Guidelines for Mold Remediation
- NADCA 2009 Annual Meeting & Exposition Program
September/October 2008
September/October 2008
- Exit Planning: Preparing for Your Great Escape, Bob O'Hara
- Consider Non-Destructive Air Duct Restoration for Rust and Mold Problems, Timothy Borgne
- NADCA Member Benefit: Sunbelt Rentals
- When Working in a Hospital, Containment and Safety Issues Come First, Alexis Andrews
January/February 2008
January/February 2008
- Using Ultraviolet Technology for HVAC System Disinfectant, Mark Valenziano
- 2007 Annual Report: Changes and Opportunity, Robert " Buck" Sheppard
- Under-Billing is Killing Your Service Departments Profit, Tom Grandy
- Weighing the Options for Flex Ducts: When to Clean or Replace, Alexis Andrews
- Selecting the Right Cleaning Tools for the Job, Peter Haugen
July/August 2008
July/August 2008
- Embracing the Learning Curve of “Special” Duct Contamination Jobs, Alexis Andrews
- NADCA Announces New Affiliation with ENERGY STAR Program, Alexis Andrews
- How Relationship Marketing Can Help Your Business During Bad Economic Times, Karen Saunders
- Introduction to Coating HVAC Systems, Peter Haugen
- Flood-Hit Midwestern Region Seeks Experience and Advice of the HVAC Maintenance Industry
May/June 2008
May/June 2008
- A Strong Minority: Women in HVAC Cleaning, Alexis Andrews
- HVAC Cleaning in Schools: How School Cleaning May Differ form Other Commercial Jobs, Alexis Andrews
- Working Safely with Hand and Portable Power Tools
- NADCA Announces the Launch of ASCS Online
- Field Testing Protocol to Help Determine Link Between Energy Savings and HVAC Maintenance/Restoration
March/April 2008
March/April 2008
- NADCA-The Beginning, Roger Hill
- 19th Annual Meeting Wrap-up
- How to Choose the Right Air Filter, Dave Matela
- How Video Inspection Equipment May Fit Into Your Business Plan, Alexis Andrews
- NADCA Research Project will Examine Link Between HVAC Cleaning & Energy Conservation
November/December 2007
November/December 2007
- Considerations for Cleaning Insulated Ductwork, Alexis Andrews
- NAFA Guide
- Balancing Federal Mandates with Consumer Demands in the HVAC Industry, Alexis Andrews
- How to Determine Equipment Costs Per Hour,Michael Stone
- Ten Key Features of an HVAC System, Jim Wheeler
September/October 2007
September/October 2007
- Many NADCA Members Choose Dryer Vent Cleaning as a Visible Add-On Service, Alexis Andres
- Study Verifies Coil Cleaning Saves Energy, Ross D. Montgomery
- NADCA Sponsors 2007 Montreal Summit, John Schulte
- Check Out These Red Flags to See if You Are in Trouble… and Don’t Know It!, Tom Grandy
- Break the Mold and Avoid Liability Problems Resulting from Dryer Vent Work,Joshua C. Quinter