--- title: Dryer Vent Cleaning Services | Dream Steam | Iowa description: A clogged dryer vent can be an extreme fire hazard. Scheduling a regular dryer vent cleaning with Dream Steam could save you money in the long run. image: https://www.dreamsteaminc.com/hubfs/dream-steam-logo.svg --- [ Find Your Location ](https://www.dreamsteaminc.com/locations) ![call-us](https://www.dreamsteaminc.com/hubfs/phone-call%20(1).svg) Call Now [ Des Moines (515) 512-5387 ](tel:515-512-5387) [ Ames (515) 212-2697 ](tel:515-212-2697) [ Waterloo (319) 313-5329 ](tel:319-313-5329) [ Cedar Rapids (319) 774-7644 ](tel:319-774-7644) [![facebook](https://www.dreamsteaminc.com/hubfs/facebook%20(1).svg) ](https://www.facebook.com/DreamSteamcleaning) [ Request a Quote ](https://info.dreamsteaminc.com/request-quote) [![dream-steam-logo-1](https://www.dreamsteaminc.com/hubfs/dream-steam-logo-1.svg "dream-steam-logo-1")](https://www.dreamsteaminc.com/) Dryer Vent Cleaning # Professional Dryer Vent Cleaning Services Cleaning your dryer vent is something all homeowners should do regularly. It’s important not only for your home’s efficiency but also your family’s safety. Clogged and dirty dryer vents are among the leading causes of house fires. Your clogged vents could be also be causing your dryer to work twice as hard, and costing you money. If you are noticing signs that your dryer is not working as it should, or other signs of a clogged vent, it’s time to contact a professional for a cleaning. ## The Importance of Keeping Your Dryer Vent Clean ### When to Clean ### Why to Clean Dryer vent cleaning needs to be done at least once a year. However, your cleaning frequency should increase to twice a year based on your family size, number of pets, and type of laundry. All of these factors increase the amount of lint and hair that accumulates in your vents. It’s time for a cleaning if you’re noticing any of the following: - Laundry is drying slowly - Dryer exterior gets very hot - Excess debris around the hose - Burning smell - Vent hood flap doesn’t open properly If these signs are present, your dryer vent is overdue for a cleaning. Contact Dream Steam as soon as possible to schedule an appointment. While there are many benefits to cleaning, the main reason is to prevent the risk of fires. Lint is highly flammable and when it accumulates in a hot vent, it becomes a very serious hazard. Regular vent cleaning will help prevent any potential [fire](https://www.dreamsteaminc.com/fire-damage) risks. In addition, regular dryer vent cleaning improves the efficiency, increases the lifespan, and reduces the maintenance costs of your dryer. When your dryer is forced to work harder, your energy bills increase, as does wear and tear on your machine. Scheduling a regular dryer vent cleaning with a professional could save you money in the long run. ![person-removing-lint-from-dryer](https://www.dreamsteaminc.com/hubfs/person-removing-lint-from-dryer.jpeg) ![person-removing-dry-laundry](https://www.dreamsteaminc.com/hubfs/person-removing-dry-laundry.jpg) ![fire-fighter-apartment](https://www.dreamsteaminc.com/hubfs/fire-fighter-apartment.jpg) ## Our Dryer Vent Cleaning Process Cleaning dryer vents isn’t a complicated process, but it's important to ensure that it's done properly and thoroughly. Homeowners often attempt to clean vents with DIY kits. However, this can actually create more issues like pushing lint into areas that are hard to reach, punching a hole in the duct, or even breaking the cleaning brush off inside the duct. For a clean, safe home, professional vent cleaning is not only recommended, but necessary.Dream Steam can access your vent from either the exterior or interior of your home. We then use air to blow lint and debris from the dryer vent outside and into your yard. Our team is attentive to ensuring your vents are clean as well as cleaning up any lint or debris that was blown into your yard. Whether your dryer vent systems stretches across your home or is only a few feet, Dream Steam can ensure your vents are properly cleaned. With the effective and efficient team at Dream Steam, your vents will be cleaned within 20 minutes. [ Get A Free Quote ](https://www.dreamsteaminc.com/contact) ![person-removing-vent-tube_Resized](https://www.dreamsteaminc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/website%20photos/person-removing-vent-tube_Resized.webp?width=414&height=276&name=person-removing-vent-tube_Resized.webp) ## The Dream Steam Difference Our highly experienced and highly skilled technicians are dedicated to the highest standards of work to give our customers a quality experience with some of the most powerful, advanced equipment in Iowa.   ## Schedule Annual Cleanings Take scheduling a dryer vent cleaning off of your to-do list by scheduling your annual cleanings today. To give you the best value, we also offer 50% off dryer vent cleaning with the purchase of an air duct cleaning. ![dirty-exterior-dryer-vent](https://www.dreamsteaminc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/dirty-exterior-dryer-vent.jpg?width=1000&height=665&name=dirty-exterior-dryer-vent.jpg) ## What Our Customers Think > ![quotes](https://www.dreamsteaminc.com/hubfs/quote-marks-01.svg) > > I had ducts cleaned on two houses recently. Dream Steam did a fantastic job. James showed me before and after pics while he was there, and wow, what a difference. I wish I had it done much sooner. I will be using Dream Steam on all my new construction sites and remodels in the future. > ![quotes](https://www.dreamsteaminc.com/hubfs/quote-marks-01.svg) > > They are the best in town. Their techs are obviously well trained, and they care about their work. > ![quotes](https://www.dreamsteaminc.com/hubfs/quote-marks-01.svg) > > We’ve used Dream Steam services for quite a few years now. They do an amazing job and have very professional help! ## Need help cleaning other areas of your home or business? We offer services to keep carpets, tile floors, upholstered furniture, and more looking great all year round. 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