His job is not complete until the customer understands the
warning signs indicating the need for dryer vent repair or cleaning
service
Fredericksburg VA -- According to the
Fredericksburg Dryer Vent Cleaning
Wizard, over 80 percent of American homes have clothes dryers; yet,
only about 20 percent of owners are aware of the danger associated with
them. The dryer is an indispensible appliance but few people understand
the possibility of this common staple causing a devastating fire.
Thousands of
dryer fires
occur annually causing deaths, injuries and loss of homes, with failure
to clean dryer vents being the leading cause. Increased drying time is
the most common indicator of the need for dryer vent cleaning, but
there are other signs to watch for. Some people have burned themselves
on a hot zipper or metal studs on jeans when removing laundry from the
dryer. A properly maintained dryer should not produce heat to this
extreme. Other warning signs of a pending
dryer fire include the laundry room becoming hot and humid during a dry cycle or the top of the dryer getting hot.
Paul Beum, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard (
http://charlottesvilleva.dryerventcleaningnow.com/) combines service with education to increase public awareness of the need for proper
dryer vent installation
and regularly scheduled dryer vent cleaning service. He says his job
is not complete until his customer understands the warning signs
indicating an overheated dryer which will cause a fire if left
unchecked. Paul’s customers appreciate the time he takes to ensure
their safety. Here is what a couple of his recent customers had to say
about the service received:
“Excellent service! I was surprised and relieved to see how much lint could be removed from our dryer duct.”
“A wonderful, courteous person to do business with. A fair price for a job no one else would tackle.”
Dryer
fires are very easy to prevent. Cleaning the lint screen after every
load will make a big difference in dryer performance and energy savings.
A clogged
lint filter
will cause the dryer to work harder and longer to do its job and cost
significantly more to operate. Poorly vented dryers can waste up to
$300 per year in energy.
The Wizard also warns people not to put
rags or clothing that have been soaked with flammable substances like
gasoline or cleaning solvents into the dryer, even if they have been
washed. Residue can remain from these flammable liquids and generate
vapors that could cause a fire. These items should be line dried.
Improper
dryer vent installation or use of plastic of vinyl dryer duct material
can also lead to a fire hazard. The Wizard suggests everyone, even the
DIY homeowner, have a dryer vent inspection to be sure their system
meets current safety standards. The updates in dryer vent safety
standards has reduced the number of dryer fires by about 35 percent
since the late 1970’s, but many people still use the outdated dryer vent
systems.
Dryer Vent Wizard cleans, repairs and installs new
dryer vent systems with safer, code-compliant materials. The can also
reroute the dryer vent to shorten the distance and help the dryer work
more efficiently. Visit
http://fredericksburgva.dryerventcleaningnow.com/ to learn more.
About Dryer Vent Wizard:
Dryer
Vent Wizard is a member of the National Fire Protection Association and
the largest chain of dryer vent cleaning, repair, replacement and
alternation specialists in the U.S. with over 60 franchisees in major
markets. Dryer Vent Wizard franchisees work to promote public awareness
on the importance of dryer vent cleaning to prevent dryer fires and
save energy. Consumer education while making clothes dryers safer and
greener are the main focus of DVW franchisees. Dryer Vent Wizard was
founded in 2004 by Dave Lavalle who is also the founder of the Mr.
Handyman franchise.
