Greenbrae, CA

As of June 3, 2009 26% of available listings in Greenbrae are in escrow.

For the month of May 2009 7 homes sold in Greenbrae for an average final selling price of $940,286.

The average original asking price was $988,857.

The range of final selling prices was from a low of $449,000 to a high of $1,330,000.

Of the 7 homes that sold 2 sold over their original asking prices and all others sold for less.

It took these homes an average of 54 days to sell.

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Though failure to clean dryer vents is the number one cause of clothes dryer fires, Rhonda Nole explains other threats

Greenbrae, CA - Rhonda Nole is the owner of Dryer Vent Wizard, a dryer vent cleaning and dryer exhaust specialist in the Greater North Bay, California area. Rhonda recently inspected a dryer vent system and she was happy to see that it was properly installed and met all UL safety standards. A complete cleaning was all that was needed for the system to work efficiently; however, the area was not free from fire hazards.

In a recent interview, Rhonda said, "I was impressed with what I found in a recent client's home. The system met all safety standards; the vent was made of semi-rigid metal rather than vinyl or plastic and it was installed properly. I usually find at least one or two problems with every dryer vent system that I inspect. This one just needed cleaning, which is normal. All dryer vent systems should be professionally cleaned at least once a year."

There was one fire hazard that many consumers do not give a thought to. Rhonda explained, "I noticed paint cans and paint remover stored near the dryer and the room was cluttered with grocery bags, cleaning supplies, rags and items that should be kept well away from the clothes dryer. Dryers produce heat; these items should be stored in the garage or somewhere away from heat producing appliances."

Rhonda also told us about rags that have been soaked with flammable material; even if they have been washed, some residue can remain. These rags should be line dried to ensure safety.

As the interview concluded, Rhonda said, "I'm especially concerned with my customers who live in attached apartments or condos. It only takes one negligent homeowner to endanger many people if they should have a dryer fire. A very important part of my service is to explain potential problems to my customers to be sure they understand their dryer exhaust system and the importance of proper maintenance."

Rhonda Nole owns Dryer Vent Wizard in California. Dryer Vent Wizard, with over 50 franchises across the US, provides professional dryer vent cleaning, repair, installation and inspections for homeowners and businesses. Visit http://www.dryerventwizard.com to learn more.

Dryer vent cleaning is the removal of lint build-up, starting in the dryer drum itself, leading to the exhaust ducts and the dryer vent attached to the outside of your home. Here are some frequently asked questions and answers about dryer vent cleaning:

Q: Honestly, do I really need to concern myself with dryer vent cleaning?

A: Yes! One of the leading causes of house fires is the clothes dryer! Most dryer fires happen as the result of improper maintenance, mainly, failure to clean the dryer vents and exhaust ducts.

Q: How often is dryer vent cleaning recommended?

A: Dryer vent cleaning is recommended at least once a year; more often if you have a large family or several pets as pet hair also builds up in the system.

Q: How can I tell if dryer vent cleaning is necessary?

A: The number one sign of dryer lint build-up is your dryer taking more than one cycle to properly dry your clothes.

Q: My home is a newer model with the laundry facilities upstairs near the bedrooms; does this mean my dryer vent system is more efficient; therefore requiring less need for maintenance?

A: No! Though there are advantages to newer systems being more energy efficient, your clothes dryer requires proper air-flow in order to perform its job. The location of your laundry room requires longer exhaust ducts; therefore, more places for lint to build up and create a problem. In fact, longer ducts means less air-flow and increased lint build-up.

Q: My old dryer does take longer to dry a load of laundry; could it be wearing out?

A: Not likely; this is a sure sign of lint build-up. If your dryer is heating up and clothes are not drying, it is because there is no air-flow. Lint has built up so heat and moisture cannot escape from the dryer drum. Even a brand new dryer will not work if the dryer ducts are blocked.

Most dryer vents are mounted about two feet above the ground on the wall outside of the laundry room. Some dryers are vented through the roof. Some dryer ducts are very short and straight; others are very long, especially if the laundry room is upstairs or in the basement. Some systems are quite easily cleaned by the average homeowner; others require special tools and equipment. A certified dryer vent professional will have the necessary tools to do the job.

This article was written by Rhonda Nole, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard of Marin County, California. Rhonda is a highly-qualified dryer vent and dryer exhaust expert who provides complete dryer exhaust inspections, dryer vent cleaning, repair and installation. Visit http://www.dryerventwizard.com to learn more.

As of April 6, 2009 only 19% of available listings in Greenbrae, CA are in escrow.

For the month of March 2009 there were no home sales in Greenbrae.

To see everything that is available for sale through our local MLS, click here.

To learn more about the area visit my website or contact me directly.

As of March 6, 2009 zero of the available listings in Greenbrae are in escrow.

For the month of February 2009 only 3 homes sold in Greenbrae for an average selling price of $591,667.

The average original asking price was $599,667.

The range of final selling prices was from a low of $350,000 to a high of $990,000.

Of the 3 homes that sold, 1 sold at the original asking price, 1 sold over the original asking price, and one sold for less.

It took these homes an average of 64 days to sell.

To see more recent sales history for Greenbrae and the surrounding area, click here.

To see all homes that are currently available for sale, click here.

To learn more about the area visit my website or contact me directly.