DucTales
NADCA prints DucTales Magazine 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.

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

July/August 2007

July/August 2007
- IAQ Restoration: A Golden Opportunity,Stan Richardson
- Dealing with Disaster,Patricia L. Harman
- Tracking Legislation for the IAQ Industry,Glenn Fellman
- IICRC and NADCA: Working Together, Ruth Travis
- Are You Making a Sale or Making a Client for the Long Haul?, Frank C. Bucato

May/June 2007

May/June 2007
- NADCA Safety Manual- Electricity
- Overcoming the fear factor of Rasing Your Hourly Rate, Tom Grandy
- Break Right!!! How to Survive the Missiles of Life, Waldo Waldman
- Grassroots Public Relations: Promoting the Energy Efficiency Benefits of HVAC Cleaning , Jennifer Harbel and John Schulte
- Finding Green in Retro-Commissioning, Mark Wright

March/April 2007

January/February 2007

January/February 2007
- NADCA 2007 Annual Report
- Odors: Unnecessary Distractions, George Machado and Stephen Huff
- NADCA Safety Manual: Interviewing Witnesses
- Don’t Let the Economy Be Your Problem, Michael Stone
- Does Their Case Against Me Pass the Smell Test?, Josh Quinter

November/December 2006

November/December 2006
- NADCA's 18th Annual Meeting & Exposition
- NADCA Pursues ANSI Accreditation
- Meth: The Material, the Exposure, the Remains; By Thomas E. Boecher
- Methamphetamine Lab Cleanup; By Josh Quinter
- NADCA Safety Manual: Facility Housekeeping

September/October 2006

July/August 2006

July/August 2006
- Precepts, Michael Stone
- Working Safely with Hand and Power Tools
- How Well Do You Know Your Customers", Robert E. Barkett
- Use and Applications of Sanitizers in HVAC Systems, Byron Ware
- Top 10 States at Risk for Mold

May/June 2006

March/April 2006

March/April 2006
- OSHA Recordkeeping- As Detailed in the NADCA Safety Manual
- Integrating HVAC Cleaning with IAQ and Energy Efficiency , Tom Harrington
- NADCA Cleaning & Restoration Resource Library Vol.1
- NADCA Annual Meeting Wrap-up
- No Train, No Gain, George Hedley

January/February 2006

January/February 2006
- NADCA Debuts ACR 2006 Edition
- NADCA Launches New Web site
- NADCA Safety Manual- Confined Space Entry Program
- The Importance fo Cooling Coil Maintenance, Tom Harrrington & Grant Shallcross
- Markup vs. Margin--Which Method Is Best?, Michael Stone