Des Moines Air Duct Cleaning: 20 Verified Companies with Pricing & Credentials
Nine NADCA-certified air duct cleaning companies serve the Des Moines five-county metro as of April 2026 — one of the strongest certified rosters for a mid-size Midwest metro, anchored by two standouts: CLEAR Air, Inc. (five ASCS-certified staff, the deepest certified bench in the market, dedicated commercial-only) and Air Free Duct Cleaning (NADCA member since 2002, longest-standing metro-based certified operator). Iowa does not require a standalone duct cleaning license, and the resulting regulatory gap has drawn at least eight documented spam and lead-generation operations into local search results. This directory covers all 20 verified companies — 9 NADCA-certified, 11 legitimate non-certified — plus a flagged section documenting deceptive listings, with full verification data for each.
Des Moines occupies a unique economic position that directly shapes this market: the city is home to more than 80 insurance companies and is often called the "Hartford of the Midwest." Principal Financial Group, Nationwide, EMC Insurance, and dozens of regional carriers headquarter here. This insurance-industry density creates two market realities for duct cleaning consumers. First, a higher-than-average share of duct cleaning jobs are restoration-driven — fire, flood, storm, and mold claims routed through carriers who work with companies like Dream Steam (which has a dedicated insurance providers page), Clean Air Systems (fire/flood restoration specialist), and SERVPRO (explicitly trusted by major carriers). Second, the insurance culture has fed a documented bait-and-switch problem: scam operators specifically target this market with coupon mailers and low-entry-price ads, knowing that homeowners conditioned to think in terms of "covered by insurance" are less likely to scrutinize pricing. Service Legends and Supreme Air Duct Cleaning have both published consumer warnings stating that any duct cleaning under $200 is "a complete waste of money," and the Iowa Attorney General's office has documented air duct cleaning scams targeting Iowa consumers.
Legitimate pricing in Des Moines runs $450–$900 for a typical residential system. Supreme Air Duct Cleaning publishes a range of $450–$700. The EPA's cited national range is $450–$1,000 per system taking 3–8 hours. Any offer below $200 — and especially $49–$99 coupon specials — should be treated as a near-certain bait-and-switch entry point. The metro's nine NADCA members bring approximately 18 ASCS-certified individuals and one CVI (Certified Ventilation Inspector, held by Keefer Wehmeyer of Americlean of Iowa) to market. For commercial and industrial projects, CLEAR Air is the dominant specialized choice. For residential work, Air Free Duct Cleaning's 24-year NADCA tenure and Clean Air Systems' 36-year operating history offer the strongest track records.
Des Moines IA Air Duct Cleaning Companies — Verified April 2026
Air Free Duct Cleaning, Inc.
303 SE 3rd Street, PO Box 376, Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 986-3424
freshair@airfreeductcleaning.com
airfreeductcleaning.com
March 2002 (longest-standing metro-based NADCA member)
Commercial and Residential
Bryant Anderson — ASCS
John Brummett, President
A+ Accredited since January 2000 (26 years)
March 1996 (incorporated April 1996) — 29+ years in business
Mon–Fri 8 AM – 5 PM
Grimes, Adel, Alleman, Altoona, Ames, Ankeny, Carlisle, Granger, Indianola, Norwalk, Pleasant Hill, Waukee, Winterset; recently expanded to Omaha
Residential and commercial duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, HVAC cleaning, laundry room inspections. Claims to be the only Iowa contractor with equipment for many large commercial projects.
ℹ️ One ASCS holder on staff (Bryant Anderson). Hours are Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM — no weekend or evening service. Physical address is in Grimes (suburb northwest of Des Moines), not Des Moines proper.
CLEAR Air, Inc.
1693 NE 54th Ave, Ste G, Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 963-5444 | Fax: (515) 963-5355
Scot M. Moritz
clearairinc.com
October 2010 (14 years)
Commercial only (per NADCA listing)
Scot M. Moritz, ASCS · Jordan Gregory, ASCS · Sarah Six, ASCS · Kris Robinson, ASCS · Nathan Oakley, ASCS — 5 ASCS (deepest certified bench in the Des Moines market)
Commercial & industrial duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, duct sealing, HVAC service/installation, IAQ services, industrial services
Des Moines metro and broader Central Iowa commercial market
ℹ️ Commercial clients only — CLEAR Air does not serve residential customers per the NADCA listing. For residential duct cleaning, contact Air Free Duct Cleaning, Clean Air Systems, or Service Legends.
Clean Air Systems, Inc.
201 Bluff St., Polk City, IA 50226
(515) 984-6690 | also (515) 232-3030
james@cleanhvac.com
cleanhvac.com
James Frank
June 2011 (13 years)
Commercial and Residential
James Frank, ASCS · Keegan Reed, ASCS · Ben Kirk, ASCS — 3 ASCS
1989 — 36+ years in business
A+ Accredited since August 2011
4.9 on HomeAdvisor; 100% recommend on Facebook (7 reviews); 7 Faves on Nextdoor
Polk City, Des Moines metro, Ames, and Central Iowa
Residential, commercial, and industrial duct cleaning; disaster restoration (fire, flood, water damage)
ℹ️ Polk City address (201 Bluff St) is shared with True Comfort LLC — the relationship between these two entities has not been independently verified. Request confirmation that you are scheduling with the NADCA-certified Clean Air Systems operation.
Service Legends
6365 NE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 564-2665 | (515) COMFORT (515-266-3678)
servicelegends.com
March 2013 (12 years)
Commercial and Residential
2 ASCS holders on staff
Des Moines metro and greater Central Iowa
Air duct cleaning, full HVAC, electrical, plumbing, duct cleaning, insulation
ℹ️ Primarily a multi-trade home services company — HVAC, electrical, and plumbing are the core business. Duct cleaning is one service line among many. Certified personnel names were not individually published in the NADCA directory at time of verification.
Duct Defense Midwest / Iowa Duct Defense
(515) 501-5739 | (515) 416-8521 | Toll-free: 1-888-291-9452
iowaductdefense.com | ductdefensemidwest.com
October 2021 (3 years)
Curtis Drew — ASCS (CEO)
Commercial and Residential
Des Moines, Urbandale, Altoona, Ankeny, Ames, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Marshalltown, Mason City, and broader Central Iowa; also Nebraska and portions of Missouri
Air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, IAQ services, radon testing and mitigation
Iowa satellite of Omaha-based Duct Defense Midwest (HQ: 1744 N 120th St, Omaha, NE 68154). Sister company to Iowa Radon Defense. Part of National Radon Defense network. In business in Iowa since 2007.
ℹ️ Parent company is Omaha-based; the NADCA listing is held under "Duct Defense Midwest." Confirm you are reaching the Iowa Duct Defense operation (515 area code numbers) when booking for Des Moines service.
Supreme Air Duct Cleaning (Supreme Dryer Vent Cleaning, LLC)
9927 Hammontree Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 230-6446 | also (515) 373-8934
supremeairductcleaning.com | desmoinesairductcleaning.com
Rick Hamilton (former teacher/coach; founded business 2013)
November 2023
Andrew Branan — ASCS
Commercial and Residential
A+ Accredited
$450–$700 for typical home (published range)
Ankeny, Urbandale, Des Moines metro, Grimes, Indianola, Ames, Polk City
Residential air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, multi-unit property management services (24–256+ unit complexes). Claims 300+ 5-star reviews.
ℹ️ Multiple brand names (Supreme Air Duct Cleaning, Des Moines Air Duct Cleaning) — both are the same ownership and NADCA-certified operation. NADCA membership is relatively new (November 2023); the underlying business has operated since 2013.
Affordable Air Duct Cleaning
31600 Silverado Ln, Waukee, IA 50263
(402) 689-4460 | Iowa local: (515) 512-2987
Chris Malloy — ASCS
affordableairductcleaning.net
May 2023
Chris Malloy — ASCS
Commercial and Residential
Des Moines/Waukee, Omaha, Lincoln, Council Bluffs
Commercial and residential air duct cleaning
⚠️ Primary phone number uses a 402 (Omaha) area code. Waukee address appears to be a residential property. Multi-market operator serving Des Moines and Omaha simultaneously. NADCA certification is genuine and verified. Use the local 515 number when booking for Des Moines service.
515 HVAC and Industrial Cleaning LLC
2824 Ross Rd, Ames, IA 50014
(515) 415-0949
jlevendusky@515cleaning.com
Jake Levendusky — ASCS
515cleaning.com
October 2023
Jake Levendusky — ASCS
Commercial and Residential
Ames and Central Iowa (Story County primary, serves broader Des Moines metro)
Air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, duct sealing, commercial air duct cleaning
ℹ️ Relatively new NADCA member (October 2023). Ames-based, not Des Moines proper — approximately 30 miles north of downtown Des Moines. Limited online review history at time of verification.
PuroClean of Central Des Moines
201 SE Shurfine Dr, Ste 7, Ankeny, IA 50021
(515) 943-3155
John Alessio
puroclean.com (local franchise)
December 2024 (newest NADCA member in the market)
Commercial and Residential
Ankeny, Des Moines metro
Air duct cleaning, carpet cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, fire/flood restoration, mold remediation
⚠️ Very new NADCA member (December 2024). Review history is limited. NADCA certification is verified. As with any new entrant, request proof of insurance and a written scope of work before scheduling. We will update this listing as consumer feedback accumulates.
Gilliam Power-Vac Furnace & Duct Cleaning Service
6130 NW 61st Ave, Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 270-0535
gilliampowervac.com
1987 (38+ years)
Furnace duct cleaning, A/C duct cleaning, fireplaces, dryer vents
Johnston and Des Moines metro northwest suburbs
Dream Steam Cleaning and Restoration
(515) 512-5387 (Des Moines) | (515) 212-2697 (Ames)
dreamsteaminc.com
1983 (42+ years)
Des Moines, Ames, Waterloo, Cedar Rapids, Omaha
IICRC certified
Air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, carpet cleaning, water/fire/storm damage restoration, mold remediation, biohazard/trauma cleaning
Dedicated insurance providers page; works directly with carriers on claims
Air Xchange Duct Cleaning
4925 NW Piekenbrock Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310 | also 1115 Tama St, Boone, IA 50036
(515) 231-8161 (Des Moines) | (515) 433-5909 (Boone/Ames)
airxchangeductcleaning.com
2001 (24+ years)
Residential and commercial duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, indoor air quality assessments, video camera inspections, drywall patching/texturing
Schaal Plumbing, Heating and Cooling
(515) 207-6042
callschaalyaall.com
75+ years
Des Moines, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids
Full HVAC, plumbing, air duct cleaning, duct sanitizing, duct inspection
Van Dyke Duct Cleaning LLC
Des Moines, IA 50317 (East Side)
(515) 418-1324
vandykeductcleaningllc@yahoo.com
vandykeductcleaningllc.com
Residential air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, system sanitizing. Free dryer vent or duct sanitization with full duct cleaning.
5.0 on Yelp; 5.0 on Angi (multiple reviews)
Juan's Air Duct Cleaning, Inc.
6007 SW 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 537-7410
Juan Resendiz Flores
juansairductcleaning.org
A+ Accredited; file opened October 2019; business started August 2018
40 Facebook reviews, 100% recommend
Des Moines, Norwalk, Ankeny, Waukee, Altoona, Perry, Clive, West Des Moines
Residential air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning
Central Iowa Duct Cleaning
725 21st Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 225-3878
Gary Gallagher (Sole Proprietorship)
July 2005 (20+ years)
A+ (not accredited); 0 reviews, 0 complaints
Air duct cleaning
Ducts In A Row
939 Main St, Pella, IA 50219
(515) 577-6460
Nick Braafhart
ductsinarow.com
2003 (22+ years)
ROTOBRUSH/ROTOVISION video-assisted system
Within 60 miles of Pella — Des Moines metro, Indianola, Ankeny, Waukee, Clive, Ames, Newton, Chariton
Residential air duct cleaning, air duct sanitizing, dryer vent cleaning
Stanley Steemer of Des Moines
stanleysteemer.com/locations/IA/Des-Moines/523
1-800-STEEMER (national)
Carpet cleaning, air duct cleaning (truck-mounted HEPA vacuum systems), tile, upholstery, rug, water damage restoration
ℹ️ The Des Moines Stanley Steemer franchise is not individually listed in the NADCA member directory at time of verification (April 2026). The national brand follows NADCA guidelines but individual franchise NADCA membership status varies. Call to confirm before booking if NADCA certification is a priority.
MacPro Restore Cleaning and Restoration
West Des Moines, IA
macprorestore.com
IICRC, RIA (Restoration Industry Association), PWNA
Air duct cleaning, water damage restoration, mold remediation, gutter cleaning, insurance claims assistance
Pure Air Professionals, LLC (d/b/a Pure Air Dryer Vent Cleaners)
1235 Locust St, Waukee, IA 50263
(641) 757-9590
Chase Lane (veteran-led)
pureairdryerventcleaners.com
A (Accredited)
Waukee, Adel, Altoona, Ames, Ankeny, Carlisle, Clive, Des Moines, Earlham, Guthrie Center, Indianola, Johnston, Norwalk, Pleasant Hill, Urbandale, West Des Moines
Dryer vent cleaning and repair, air duct cleaning, bird nest removal, vent cover replacement, AC unit screen cleaning
ℹ️ Shares address with Waukee Air Duct Cleaning — relationship not independently verified. Primary business is dryer vent cleaning; air duct cleaning is a secondary offering.
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"Des Moines Duct Pros" (desmoinesductpros.com) — CONFIRMED TEMPLATE SCAM
🚩 Confirmed multi-city template-based lead generation scam operating from Texas. The HTML source of desmoinesductpros.com contains references to "houstonductexperts.com/42/" — this is site #42 in a multi-city template network. Image alt tags reference "Gutter Replacement/Cleaning/Repair/Installation," confirming this is a repurposed gutter cleaning template. Footer accidentally left in a Houston, TX phone number (713-area-code) and a Dallas, TX address (3309 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226). Claims to have "proudly served Des Moines homeowners for over 15 years" but website files were created mid-2025. Toll-free number only (877) 680-4983. 11 of 15 spam signals confirmed. Do not contact.
"D&D Air Duct Cleaning" (ddairductcleaning.com) — LEAD GENERATION TEMPLATE
🚩 National lead-generation operation. Toll-free (833) 282-0183 only — no local 515 number. Advertised starting price of $89+ is below legitimate market rate. Template city pages for all Iowa cities. Content contains a geographic error calling Iowa a "northeastern climate" — it is not. Claims same-day 30–60 minute statewide response. No physical Iowa address. 7+ spam signals confirmed. Do not contact.
"Custom Comfort Heating and AC" (customcomfortheatingandac.com) — LEAD GENERATION TEMPLATE
🚩 National template lead-generation site. Claims "52 skilled NATE/NADCA-certified technicians" — this identical claim appears on pages targeting Pleasant Hill, Norwalk, Indianola, and dozens of other cities. Toll-free (833) 435-4423 only — no verifiable local phone, address, or Iowa presence. Not listed in the NADCA member directory despite claiming certification. 7+ spam signals confirmed. Do not contact.
"Riggs Bee" (riggsbeeairductnj.com) — OUT-OF-STATE TEMPLATE SCAM
🚩 New Jersey-based domain targeting Iowa with city-specific pages. "NJ" visible in the domain name. Toll-free (888) 216-9551 only — no local 515 number. Claims "thousands of satisfied customers across Norwalk" — Norwalk, IA has a population of approximately 12,000 people, making the claim absurd on its face. No verifiable Iowa address. 7+ spam signals confirmed. Do not contact.
"Fresh Air Duct Cleaning" / airductcleaningdesmoines.com — LEAD GENERATION SITE
🚩 Lead generation website masquerading as a duct cleaning company. Does not perform duct cleaning — connects callers to third-party contractors. Consumer reviews confirm the referral nature: "helped us choose between contractors" and "connected us with a local expert." Advertises pricing from $80 (below legitimate market rate). Multiple location pages (Urbandale, etc.) with template content. Keyword-stuffed domain. Mitigating factor: does display a local 515 number. Do not book under the assumption you are hiring this entity directly.
"Sanitize Solutions Iowa" (sanitizesolutionsia.com) — MISLOCALIZED TEMPLATE
🚩 Template website with content referencing "Atlantic Southeast" climate — Iowa is in the Midwest. This geographic error confirms the content was not written for Iowa and is a repurposed template. No specific Des Moines address. No phone number visible in search results. No Iowa contractor registration. 5+ spam signals confirmed. Do not contact.
"Ankeny Chimney & Fireplace Services" (chimneyfireplaceankeny.com) — SEO CONTENT FARM
🚩 Extreme keyword-stuffed domain and auto-generated content. No phone number. No physical address. SEO content farm with no verifiable local business behind it. 4+ spam signals confirmed. Do not contact.
"Air King HVAC" (airkinghvac.net) — LEAD GENERATION
🚩 Extreme keyword stuffing. Claims to "serve all of Iowa" with no physical address. Generic content with poor grammar. No verifiable Iowa presence. 4+ spam signals confirmed. Do not contact.
"Air Duct Cleaning of Iowa" — COUPON MAILER, SUSPECTED BAIT-AND-SWITCH
⚠️ Generic keyword-stuffed name implying statewide coverage. A consumer reported receiving an unsolicited coupon mailer from this entity — a common bait-and-switch delivery vector documented by Iowa Attorney General consumer protection resources. Address reference: 4322 101st St (Urbandale area). Direct-mail coupon operators are frequently associated with $49-style bait-and-switch operations. Insufficient data for definitive classification, but the unsolicited mailer pattern is a documented red flag in this market. Do not respond to unsolicited mailers for duct cleaning services.