Institute Of Door Dealer Education & Accreditation

IDEA's first goal is to provide useful information to educate consumers when making decisions regarding the purchase, repair, maintenance or testing of a garage door or other automated access system. Additionally, IDEA seeks to help consumers, whether residential or commercial, to recognize quality within the door and access systems industry as a means of promoting safety and avoiding problems associated with unqualified technicians. IDEA is a private, independent organization and validates professionals within the industry who meet high standards.

IDEA was formed in 1996 by three industry trade associations, after more than a decade of discussions regarding the best means of promoting safety and professionalism in the door and access systems industry. One of the founding organizations - the American Rolling Door Institute - voted to merge with the Door and Access Systems Manufacturers Association in 2006. For more information about the sponsoring organizations, use the link provided on this page. Both websites contain additional information about door and access systems products and dealers.