What is IDEA?

IDEA is an independant educational foundation formed by three industry trade associations in 1996. Its purpose is to serve in the public interest by promoting and recognizing professionalism in the door and access systems industry.

One of the benifits of earning and maintaining accreditation is that it gives the company right to present itself to the general public as having met the high standards established by IDEA.

As an educational foundation, IDEA seeks to provide door systems dealers with educational told and training programs to enhance their management training and professional developement. Accreditation by IDEA validates those who have made the commitment and taken action to establish their companies as professional door systems dealers.

By earning and advertising this honor, dealers will be recognized by more members of the public who will learn the value of professional door companies and make quality sales and service decisions.

 

Purpose of IDEA Accreditation

Consumers have many choices when it comes to door and access systems. However, most have little firsthand experience in purchasing or servicing these products. When it comes time to call for service or to purchase a new garage door, many homeowners are doing so for the first time. The wide assortment of choices can lead to confusion for those unfamiliar with these products.

Accreditation by the Institute of Door Dealer Education and Accreditation (IDEA) is intended to assist the general public in the selection of a qualified, professional door systems dealer when purchasing, servicing, or installing an overhead door, automatic gate operator, fire door and other industry products. IDEA Accreditation enables professional door companies to be more easily recognized by the public. Companies earning  the Accreditation seal gave demonstrated goof commitment in industry exellence by completing a demanding study course, documenting good business practices and receiving recommendations from others with whom they do business.

Accreditation is not a warranty, but it's the best means available today to assist the public in becoming informed customers when their needs lead them to our industry.