Ethical Duct Cleaning

1. What is NADCA?

National Air Duct Cleaners Association New Air Duct Coalition of America North American Duct Cleaners Association North American Duct Cleaning Alliance

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2. Which of the following is NOT an ethical consideration of duct cleaning?

Potential conflicts of interest Fiberglass duct coatings The decision to clean ducts or replace them entirely All of the above are ethical considerations of duct cleaning

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3. What does the ACR standard stand for?

Air Conditioning Renovation Assess, Clean, Reinvigorate Assessment, Cleaning, Restoration A/C Cleaning & Renovation

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4. What is an example of an adhered substance that can't be removed via duct cleaning?

Dead, petrified insects Mastic Dust Dirt or soil

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5. In which of the following situations is it okay to move forward with a duct cleaning procedure?

When there is suspect asbestos duct wrapping When there is a large amount of dust buildup inside ducts with a fiberglass coating or inner liner When there is suspect microbial growth is visible with the naked eye All of these are acceptable situations for duct cleaning

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6. True or False: If a customer says that they have mold, you should confirm that they have mold, even without a lab report.

True False

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7. Why are fiberglass duct coatings necessary for duct cleaning procedures?

To prevent fibers from being chipped off during the procedure and sent through the airstream afterward To lock in odors that may occur during or after the procedure They're not necessary, but they may be a good cosmetic upsell option for some customers All of the above

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8. True or False: In cases where customers ask for their fiberglass ducts to be cleaned without the coating, Zach recommends doing the cleaning anyway.

True False

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9. True or False: Fiberglass duct coatings completely prevent microbial growth on their surfaces.

True False

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10. Which of the following diagnostic tools does Zach recommend for duct cleaners?

Blower door CAT IV electrical multimeter TEC TrueFlow grid Vane anemometer

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