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NADCA is proud to present the international standard of excellence, ACR, the NADCA Standard for Assessment, Cleaning, and Restoration of HVAC Systems. The International Standard Developed by the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA).

The National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) has developed and published the Assessment, Cleaning, and Restoration of HVAC Systems (“ACR 2013” or the “Standard”). The Standard is intended to provide information for assessing new and existing HVAC systems, evaluating the cleanliness of HVAC system components, and guiding the cleaning and restoration of HVAC systems to a specific level of cleanliness. The Standard is also intended to assist individuals and entities establish and maintain their professional competence while working in the duct cleaning industry. All persons using the Standard must be, and remain, updated and informed about developments in the duct cleaning industry so that he/she may implement changes in technology and procedures as appropriate, as well as adhere to all applicable federal, state, provincial, and local laws and regulations. Since every cleaning and restoration job project is unique, in certain circumstances, common sense, experience, and professional judgment may justify a deviation from the information provided in the Standard. Furthermore, this Standard is not intended to be either exhaustive or inclusive of all pertinent requirements, methods, systems, or procedures that might be appropriate on a particular job. The information upon which this Standard is based is subject to change, which may modify, supplemental or invalidate any or all of the information contained herein.

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Michael Vinick, president of Duct & Vent Cleaning of America
 

Lying amid piles of bright white paperwork covering Michael Vinick's desk are a couple of stapled sheets that are profoundly yellowed by time.

"That's my 1991 tax return," noted Vinick, president of Duct & Vent Cleaning of America (DVCA) in Springfield, with a broad smile. "I keep that right here...to remind me."

What's being recalled is the amount of income reported on the revenue line: zero.

Over the course of the past 20 years and those very humble beginnings, Vinick, who left a coveted position in the late '80s as a stockbroker, much to his father's chagrin, has grown his business from being one of the first duct- and vent-cleaning companies in New England (and the nation, for that matter) to a sector leader that recently completed what became a two-month assignment to clean the 5.68 miles of duct work on the U.S. Navy's medical ship Comfort.

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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The USNS Comfort is back in the water and mission ready thanks in part to Duct & Vent Cleaning of America Inc. (DVCA). The 55-day project required DVCA personnel to clean 5.68 miles of the ship's ductwork to ensure that the Navy's top mobile medical treatment facility could be fully operational without risk of poor air quality more»

SHANGHAI — An explosion that killed three workers and injured 15 others last week at a Chinese factory that supplies products to Apple was caused by combustible dust, according to a preliminary investigation by the local authorities.

The explosion, which occurred Friday in the southwestern city of Chengdu, led to the partial shutdown of a plant operated by Foxconn, one of the world’s biggest contract electronics makers and a major supplier to companies like Hewlett-Packard, Dell, Sony and Apple. CLICK TO READ

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Waterbury schools used AP Armaflex closed-cell elastomeric duct liner to replace the open-cell liner in the air handling units. The decision was based on the strong recommendation of Jim Choquette, Senior Project Manager of Duct and Vent Cleaning of America, Inc. Click here to view full article

CHICAGO (CBS) - A simple visit from technicians to clean your air ducts may help you breathe a whole lot easier. Technicians come in with special equipment to clear out the ductwork in your home's ventilation system. Experts say it can reduce dust and dirt, especially if you have pets. Duct cleaning may also help with some health problems. "For more»

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