The Wizard combines service with education to inform consumers about the danger associated with poorly vented clothes dryers
Bellmore NY – The local Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard is passionate about dryer fire prevention and energy savings. He combines dryer vent service with education to increase consumer awareness about the importance of proper dryer vent installation and regularly scheduled dryer maintenance.
Bob Dougherty, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard, finds at least one problem with most dryer vent systems he inspects. Neglected maintenance and faulty dryer vents cause over 17,000 dryer fires each year. Clothes dryers are the most likely appliances to cause a fire and a poorly vented dryer can cost substantially more money to operate.
Here are some dryer fire prevention tips the Wizard (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGiAK3k0k1c) shares with his customers while performing an important home service:
• Clean the lint screen or filter before or after each load of laundry
• Make sure the dryer vent system meets city, state and manufacturer’s safety codes
• Replace plastic or flexible foil systems with sold metal material
• Keep the dryer lint screen clean and wash it every few months with soap and water to remove residue from fabric softener sheets
• Don’t store combustibles, chemical cleaning products or chemical soaked rags near your clothes dryer or other gas appliances
• Do not leave the house or go to sleep when the dryer is running
• Check the dryer vent outside often for lint build up, blockage, damage or freezing
Regularly scheduled dryer vent cleaning is Bob’s #1 dryer fire prevention tip. Proper dryer maintenance will also help save energy and prolong the life of the dryer. In addition to cleaning dryer vents, he will also check belts and rollers while he inspects and cleans the inside of dryer to be sure everything is in good working order. Worn belts can make the drum become unbalanced and rub against other parts, causing the dryer to throw a spark and ignite the lint accumulated in the dryer duct.
Dryer Vent Wizard is licensed and certified to inspect, repair and install dryer vent systems. Service by the Wizard provides peace of mind knowing the dryer is operating safely and efficiently. Discover the difference with improved dryer performance and energy savings with professional dryer vent installation and regular dryer vent cleaning service. Visit http://dryerventcleaningnassaucountynewyork.blogspot.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.