NADCA

Name

NADCA

Legal name

National Air Duct Cleaners Association

Website

https://nadca.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association Services — HVAC Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Industry

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Testing & Monitoring (HSAOAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Conformity Assessment, Testing, Inspection & Certification Cooperation (BPADANAD)

Keywords

• HVAC cleaning standards
• Duct cleaning certification
• Ventilation inspection services
• Trade association membership
• HVAC industry education

Headquarters

HQ city

Mount Laurel

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: NADCA generates revenue through annual membership dues from member companies. To become a member, companies must have at least one certified ASCS on staff, maintain general liability insurance, and agree to NADCA standards and Code of Ethics.
2. Certification Fees: Revenue from Air Systems Cleaning Specialist (ASCS) and Certified Ventilation Inspector (CVI) certification programs, including initial certification and renewal fees.
3. Education and Training Programs: Revenue from classroom training, online training (ASCS, CVI, VMT), webinars, and continuing education programs for HVAC professionals.
4. NADCA Store: Revenue from sale of standards publications, marketing materials, safety awards, and other association merchandise.
5. Events and Conferences: Revenue from Annual Meeting & Exposition, Fall Technical Conference, and other industry events including registration fees and sponsor/exhibitor revenue.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

NADCA is a non-profit trade association that develops and disseminates the ACR Standard for HVAC inspection, cleaning, and restoration; delivers internationally recognized professional certifications (ASCS, CVI) and Ventilation Maintenance Technician (VMT) training; provides classroom, online, and on-demand education; runs the Annual Meeting & Exposition and Fall Technical Conference; publishes the HVAC Hygiene Journal; maintains the Find a Professional directory; and operates the Breathing Clean consumer-facing brand and NADCA Store for standards and merchandise.

Product overview

NADCA is a trade association serving the HVAC inspection, cleaning, and restoration industry. The organization's core offerings center on industry standards (ACR, The NADCA Standard), professional certifications (ASCS and CVI), and education/training programs. NADCA operates consumer-facing platforms including the Breathing Clean brand and Find a Professional directory, alongside member resources such as the NADCA Store, Seminars On Demand, classroom and online training, and the HVAC Hygiene Journal. The association also hosts Annual Meeting & Exposition and Fall Technical Conference events. NADCA's portfolio functions as a unified ecosystem supporting industry professional development, consumer protection, and standards advancement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Breathing Clean: Consumer-facing brand providing homeowner resources and information about air duct cleaning
• ACR, The NADCA Standard

Products and services

• ACR, The NADCA Standard (2025 Edition) The industry's benchmark standard publication for assessment, cleaning, and restoration of HVAC systems; available for download/purchase via the ACR Standard website. For HVAC cleaning professionals and member companies.
• Air Systems Cleaning Specialist (ASCS) Certification

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings of 41% to 60% in fan/blower energy consumption through routine HVAC cleaning
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and strategic.

• World Ventil8 DayminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 November 2025NADCA participated in World Ventil8 Day 2025 on November 8, 2025, to raise awareness of the vital role ventilation plays in creating healthier indoor environments. The theme was 'Collaborate to Ventilate.'
• University of Colorado (Dr. Mark Hernandez)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 January 2025NADCA partnered with Dr. Mark Hernandez at the University of Colorado to conduct groundbreaking research on the impacts of routine HVAC cleaning on energy efficiency and ventilation performance. The study showed energy savings of 41-60% and airflow improvements of 10-46%.
• American Society of Association Executives (ASAE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 January 2025NADCA joined the ASAE coalition to advocate for the tax-exempt sector amid threats of increased taxation. ASAE committed $1 million in strategic advocacy and communications. NADCA CEO Jodi Araujo stated NADCA is proud to join this coalition to advocate for the tax-exempt status.
• American Lung AssociationstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025NADCA has collaborated with the American Lung Association to address respiratory health through promoting clean HVAC systems and indoor air quality.
• International Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Association (IKECA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2024Kehau Mendes, NADCA Board member and owner of AIRPRO Indoor Air Solutions, holds Certified Exhaust Cleaning Specialist (CECS) certification through IKECA, showing cross-certification recognition between industry associations.
• Association Headquarters Inc. (AH)coreOthers · 1 January 1989Association Headquarters Inc. is NADCA's management partner and is described as a charter accredited association management company. AH provides professional management services for NADCA's operations.
• ANSI (American National Standards Institute)strategicOthersNADCA is an ANSI Member, indicating participation in national standards development processes.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• ASAE (American Society of Association Executives): ASAE is the umbrella body for U.S. trade and professional associations, with which NADCA has a strategic coalition partnership on tax-exempt advocacy. Relevant as an industry-of-industries peer governing association management best practices, certification, and continuing education.
• American Lung Association: The American Lung Association is a nonprofit health organization with which NADCA has a strategic collaboration around clean indoor air. Comparable as a mission-aligned organization leveraging public-health research and consumer education, supporting NADCA's residential IAQ and Breathing Clean initiatives.

Broad incumbents

• SMACNA (Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association): SMACNA is a trade association representing HVAC and sheet metal contractors with standards, certifications, and continuing-education programs. Comparable to NADCA in serving commercial HVAC contractors with standards and credentialing, though focused more on fabrication and installation than cleaning/restoration.
• ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers): ASHRAE is the global standards-setting body for HVAC&R, with internationally recognized standards, certifications, and a large member base. It is broader than NADCA but directly comparable on the dimensions of standards development (e.g., ASHRAE 62.1 on ventilation), certification, and HVAC-related advocacy.

Direct peers

• Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA): IAQA is a membership organization for indoor air quality professionals covering inspection, mold remediation, and HVAC hygiene. Closely comparable to NADCA's mold remediator and HVAC inspector member segments, with overlapping certification and education offerings in the IAQ space.
• ACCA (Air Conditioning Contractors of America): ACCA is the leading U.S. trade association for HVAC contractors, offering certifications, education, and standards. Directly comparable to NADCA in serving HVAC industry professionals with credentialing and member services, though with a broader residential HVAC install focus versus NADCA's cleaning/restoration niche.
• IICRC (Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification): IICRC is a leading global standards body for inspection, cleaning, and restoration across multiple categories (water, fire, mold). Directly comparable to NADCA in providing recognized certifications (e.g., NADCA's incoming chair Jim Castellano also holds IICRC credentials) and serving overlapping inspection/restoration professionals.
• IKECA (International Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Association): IKECA is the international trade association for kitchen exhaust system cleaning professionals, offering the Certified Exhaust Cleaning Specialist (CECS) credential. Directly comparable to NADCA as a niche cleaning-focused trade association with certification and standards; NADCA itself references IKECA cross-certification of board members.

Regional players

• BOMA (Building Owners and Managers Association) International: BOMA represents commercial real estate and facility management professionals with standards (e.g., BOMA 360) and education programs. Comparable as a membership-driven standards/certification association whose members overlap with NADCA's facility-manager segment in commercial buildings.
• AIISA (Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institute) - now AHRI: AHRI is the trade association representing HVAC equipment manufacturers, with standards, certification (e.g., AHRI certified ratings), and policy advocacy. Comparable as a national HVAC trade body and NADCA-recognized allied industry partner, though it represents OEMs rather than service contractors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/duct_cleaners
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/NADCAHVAC
• Facebookfacebook.com/NADCAHQ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/9284247/admin

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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