If Clothes are taking too long to dry, the exhaust ducts are likely clogged with lint build-up-This is a Fire Hazard!
Kansas City, MO--It is not normal for an older dryer to take several cycles to properly dry clothes. Many people think this is the case when their dryers are not working as well as they did when they were new. They think that as long as the lint screen is free of lint, the inefficiency must be due to the age of the dryer.
Dryer Vent Wizard wants consumers to be aware that age and wear is rarely the cause of longer drying times. The lint screen does not catch all of the lint; some escapes into the dryer exhaust ducts where it gets trapped and builds up. Lint screens also get a buildup of residue on them from dryer sheets and should be washed every few months with soap and water. Many people are not aware of this; eventually the lint screen can get such a build up on it that it will actually hold water and restrict air flow, causing a serious fire hazard.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety commission estimates that over 15,000 fires are associated with clothes dryers each year, accounting for an average of 10 deaths and 310 injuries along with millions in property damage. This number has dropped about 35% from the 24,000 annual fires in the late 1970's. Dryer Vent Wizard is working to decrease these numbers by increasing public awareness of the dangers of clogged dryer vent systems by posting articles and blogs with useful information. Visit http://dryerventinstallation.blogspot.com/ to learn more.
Dryer Vent Wizard, Dry Clothes Safe Homes 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 nearly 50 franchisees in major markets in the U.S.
Dryer Vent Cleaning is the number one defense against clothes dryer fires; proper installation and maintenance is very important
Cincinnati, OH--Dryer Vent Wizard (DVW), Dry Clothes, Safe Homes is a national franchise company specializing in dryer fire prevention and dryer vent repair, replacement and alterations. They were founded in 2004, by David Lavalle in Boston, Massachusetts. DVW is headquartered in Warren, Michigan with over 50 franchise locations in the U.S.
The U. S. Fire Administration reports over 15,000 dryer fires annually; most of these tragedies could be prevented with proper dryer vent cleaning and maintenance. About 80% of Americans have clothes dryers, yet most are unaware of the need for annual dryer vent maintenance to keep the dryer running properly and prevent dryer fires. The newer, energy efficient models cause more lint to build up in the dryer vent line. Second story laundry rooms and larger homes require longer dryer vent runs which cause dryers to work harder. In many cases, the dryer vent itself is considered a fire hazard because it doesn't meet building code requirements.
Dryer Vent Wizard urges consumers to visit their site for valuable information and warning signs of dryer vent clogs to look out for. DVW provides tips and information for consumers; read articles at http://dryerventrepair.blogspot.com/
Dryer Vent Wizard, Dry Clothes Safe Homes 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 nearly 50 franchisees in major markets in the U.S. Visit http://www.dryerventwizard.com to find a location near you.
Personal Appliance Repair Service is the Key at CAV Appliance Center
Your home is a-buzz, everyone's readying for the long awaited family vacation. You're on your umpteenth load of laundry and the dryer just won't dry the kids' jeans. With numerous loads left to do before packing the suitcases - you head to the Yellow Pages and look up an appliance repair company. CAV Appliance Center stood out. One call to Charlie Valvo and he was out to the home by late morning and had the dryer fixed in short order.
In the appliance repair business for 34 years, servicing Long Island and North Shore Suffolk County; Charlie Valvo serves his customers with one mantra - Service. Personal Service - from beginning to end. He takes the initial call from the customer, follows up with an appointment, goes out to their home and repairs the appliance to first rate working order. Charlie takes his work so personally, his company is his name: Charles Anthony Valvo.
At times when Charlie Valvo is out servicing a customer's dryer, he comes across venting issues that require more specialized service than he can provide. He needs a company the focuses on Dryer vent cleaning and repair. When faced with this situation, Charlie recommends "I used to direct my customers to the yellow pages, but since meeting the Dryer Vent Wizard owners here on Long Island, I send them all my exhausting work," Valvo states. "I frequently hear back from my customers thanking me for the referral." His experience with Dryer Vent Wizard is consistently, completely positive. To date, he has never received a customer complaint regarding Dryer Vent Wizard's exceptional service.
National statistics show that in difficult economies consumers choose repair over replacement. Companies like CAV Appliance Center traditionally see a significant increase in call volume due to their exceptional reputation in their local markets. Dryer Vent Wizard, a national chain of independently owned businesses, benefits from the same economic drivers by partnering with the best local appliance service companies across the country. "When money gets tight, homeowners look for reliable companies and ways to be smart with the money they spend," says Dayn Benson, VP of Dryer Vent Wizard. "Proactive appliance maintenance can save consumers hundreds of dollars over the life of their appliances and a clean, correctly vented clothes dryer can save several hundred dollars per year in utility bills. Our (Dryer Vent Wizard's) business increased 53% last year."
When Charlie speaks of Personal Service, it is just that. He works one on one with each customer. By doing so, there is no such thing as ‘I didn't say'. He's had calls come in at 4:30 pm on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and on Christmas Eve when a customer's oven stops. Without exception, he goes out to the customer's home in time for them to get dinner cooked and on the table. No, he does not charge extra for this ‘holiday' service.
As an Executive Board Member of AHASC (Association of Home Appliance Service Companies), Charlie says, ‘That though we are often competitors, we are also friends. We help each other. I am pleased that Dryer Vent Wizard is an AHASC member. Even though we're on Long Island, we're not an island.'
To contact CAV Appliance Center, please call 631-821-3305 or visit www.cavappliancerepair.com and to contact Dryer Vent Wizard, call (866)498-7233 or visit their website www.dryerventwizard.com.
Charlie Valvo
CAV Appliance Center / Long Island NY
631-821-3305
www.cavappliancerepair.com
213 Great Rock Drive
Wading River, NY 11792
Exceptional Appliance Repair Service for Exceptional Customers
Stone Mountain, GA -- Mark Brown, owner of Bass Appliance in Stone Mountain Georgia, believes that each of his customers is special. He'll take late calls, even at no charge if it's the right thing to do. For Mark, his good name supersedes money. His main focus is dependability. "I do what I say when I said I would do it."
Mark's career in appliance repair began circuitously. Majoring in communications in college, Mark then worked for CNN. As his interest in the communications field waned, Mark ultimately attended trade school. Within short order, in 1985 Mark took 1st in the State / 2nd in the Nation at the VICA (Vocation Industrial Clubs of America) competition.
Servicing customers throughout metro Atlanta for 23 years, Mark established Bass Appliances in 1995. Mark and his team repair all makes and models of kitchen and laundry equipment. Frequently, when Mark is called on to repair a poorly functioning clothes dryer, he finds that the dryer is fine, but the exhaust vent is clogged or hazardously constructed. In those cases, he knows that the customer needs a dryer vent specialist. Mark refers his dryer exhausting jobs to the local Dryer Vent Wizard, a company committed to making homes safer and more efficient by maintaining and repairing dryer vent systems. "I have referred over 50 customers to Dryer Vent Wizard," states Brown, "never once have I received a complaint on a Dryer Vent Wizard referral, in fact, many customers have called to thank me for referring Dryer Vent Wizard to them."
National statistics show that in difficult economies consumers choose repair over replacement. Companies like Bass Appliances traditionally see a significant increase in call volume due to their exceptional reputation in their local markets. Dryer Vent Wizard, a national chain of independently owned businesses, benefits from the same economic drivers by partnering with the best local appliance service companies across the country. "When money gets tight, homeowners look for reliable companies and ways to be smart with the money they spend," says Dayn Benson, VP of Dryer Vent Wizard. "Proactive appliance maintenance can save consumers hundreds of dollars over the life of their appliances and a clean, correctly vented clothes dryer can save several hundred dollars per year in utility bills. Our (Dryer Vent Wizard's) business increased 53% last year."
When Mark Brown is asked if he would share any milestones he experienced throughout his career, Mark's answer - "My family is my greatest accomplishment." The honor and humility he has towards his family, clearly extends to each and every customer.
To contact Bass Appliance, please call (770)469-9477 and to contact Dryer Vent Wizard, call (866)498-7233 or visit their website www.dryerventwizard.com.
Mark Brown
Bass Appliances / Stone Mountain, GA
770 469 9477
649 South Main Street
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
The NAHI - National Association of Home Inspectors members receive training on dryer venting codes and inspection techniques at a continuing education course
Nashville, TN - Nick Lovellette of Dryer Vent Wizard teaches a continuing education course for home inspectors from the State of Tennessee. HITA (Home Inspectors of Tennessee Association) sponsored the event that trained certified home inspectors about clothes dryer venting codes and inspection techniques.
With the steady increase of dryer fires due to lint build-up and poor installation, public awareness has grown and the public looks to experts to provide information about their homes. Home inspectors are often one of the first resources a real estate owner will consult with when they are having an issue, or are in the process of selling or buying property. HITA invited Dryer Vent Wizard to their regional meeting on November 15, 2008 to train inspectors on several different aspects of proper clothes dryer exhausting.
The meeting of ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors), Inter NACHI (International Association of Certified Home Inspectors), and NAHI (National Association of Home Inspectors) members from all the corners of Tennessee was held in Nashville and included training on Dryer Venting and Mold Inspection/Remediation. The Dryer Venting class was taught by Nick Lovellette and Dayn Benson of Dryer Vent Wizard, a national company that focuses specifically on dryer vent issues such as dryer vent inspection, dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair and dryer vent installation. The class started with basic code review of the IRC (International Residential Code) and IMC (International Mechanical Code) policies and requirements for safe clothes dryer venting and exhaust.
Dayn and Nick then proceeded to inform the attendees of the current data that cites over 15,000 dryer fires resulting in millions of dollars of property damage and several deaths annually. They also showed several dozen photos of what to look for during an inspection. The photos were particularly helpful for this group because they were all from Tennessee properties. The dangerous situation photos were followed with corrected systems providing a safe way of exhausting the heat, humidity and dangerous gasses that can form while drying clothes.
The class culminated with a comprehensive test. The test covered all the pertinent material that was taught. Every attendee completed the examination with a passing grade.
In a show of support, Walter Carter, president of Inspection Center Inc., commented, "When I heard that the first two hours were going to focus on dryer venting, I thought that I would need NoDoz to make it through the morning session. However, you guys (Nick Lovellette and Dayn Benson) delivered one of the most engaging and interesting presentations that I have heard in a long time."
For more information about dryer venting please visit http://www.dryerventwizard.com or to schedule a training class for home inspectors in your area, please contact Dayn Benson at (586) 619-2160 ext. 555.
Contact:
Dayn Benson
5523 East Nine Mile Road
Warren, MI 48091
(586) 619-2160 ext. 555
This press release was submitted by Right Now Marketing Group, LLC
Dryer Vent Wizard, Dry Clothes Safe Homes a member of the National fire Protection Association and the largest chain of dryer vent cleaning & repair specialists in the U.S. with nearly 50 franchisees.
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