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Briercroft is certified by NADCA in Air Systems Cleaning

Briercroft is a member of the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) and rigidly adheres to all NADCA Standards for the cleaning of Air Ducts and Handling Systems.  NADCA is considered to be the “Gold Standard” for U.S. companies engaged in the cleaning of air duct systems.

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems have been shown to act as a collection source for a variety of contaminants that have the potential to affect health, such as mold, fungi, bacteria, and very small particles of dust. The removal of such contaminants from the HVAC system and home should be considered as one component in an overall plan to improve indoor air quality.

The most effective way to clean air ducts and ventilation systems is to employ Source Removal methods of cleaning. This requires placing the system under negative pressure, through the use of a specialized, powerful vacuum. While the vacuum draws air through the system, devices are inserted into the ducts to dislodge any debris that might be stuck to interior surfaces. The debris can then travel down the ducts to the vacuum, which removes it from the system and the home.

A vacuum collection device alone will not get an HVAC system clean. The use of methods and tools designed to agitate debris adhered to the surfaces within the system, in conjunction with the use of the vacuum collection device(s), is required to clean HVAC systems. (For example: brushes, air whips, and “skipper balls.”)

Why Should I Choose a NADCA Certified Firm?  NADCA Members will do everything possible to protect the consumer, and follow NADCA Standards for cleaning to the best of their ability.  Air duct cleaning companies must meet stringent requirements to become a NADCA Member, including extensive initial training, certification, and periodic continuing education requirements for maintaining NADCA Certification status.

How Do I Select An Air Duct Cleaning Contractor?
(excerpts from the NADCA Website)
Questions Residential and Commercial Property Owners Should Ask:

• Can the company show proof of NADCA membership and certification?
• How long has the contractor been in the residential HVAC system cleaning business?
• Can the contractor provide you with evidence of the current Worker’s Compensation and General Liability Insurance coverage? (ask for certificate of insurance)
• Can the contractor provide you with references?
• Will the contractor conduct a thorough inspection of your system PRIOR to performing any work and alert you to any problems? This is required by the current NADCA Assessment, Cleaning and Restoration of HVAC Systems (ACR) Standard.
• Is the contractor giving you a guaranteed price before the inspection? This may expose you to extra costs. Finding damaged fiberglass insulation, cleaning or treating cooling coils may become add-on costs.
• Will the contractor be cleaning the complete system, including coils and fans?