Committee

The UCIAQ Committee recommends hiring a certified and trained contractor to perform HVAC system cleaning. Contractors should use accepted industry standards such as those outlined by the Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration (ASCR), the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA), and the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA). Although in-house facilities or custodial services may perform limited HVAC system cleaning activities (ie. removal of particulate debris from diffusers, cleaning and repairing small localized duct damage), specialized expertise, skill and experience is required to properly clean and restore an entire HVAC system to optimal performance.