Don't Get Scammed!
Don't Get Scammed!
1) Air Duct Cleaning Scammers Exposed by Dateline NBC– January 31, 2011
The National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) participated in an undercover investigation by Chris Hansen and Dateline NBC to expose companies that use bait and switch tactics to take advantage of consumers. The investigation culminated in a segment that aired January 30, 2011, featuring NADCA President Buck Sheppard as the industry expert.
Click here to download Scammers Exposed.
2) The Dateline segment on NADCA and how to avoid air duct cleaning scams is available for viewing here.
Scroll down the list of thumbnail images on the left side of the page to find the portion of the program addressing air duct cleaning (starting with "The Hansen Files, Part 5").
3) Tips to Avoid Being Scammed
NADCA offers the following recommendations to consumers in regards to heating and cooling system cleaning - in layman's terms, air duct cleaning:
Have your heating and air conditioning system inspected for cleanliness every one to two years and cleaned if necessary. When maintained properly, most systems only require cleaning once every three to five years.
