People often put off doing the necessary maintenance on appliances in their home. They realize the importance, but they either don't want to spend the money or they simply take it for granted that deferred maintenance will not cause a problem. The appliance most often overlooked happens to be the one that is most likely to cause a fire. It is also the most expensive to operate, especially if it isn't properly maintained. Believe it or not, the appliance I'm referring to is your clothes dryer! Yes, you have a greater chance of starting a fire with your clothes dryer than you do with your stove or furnace! Here are 4 good reasons to have your clothes dryer vent professionally inspected, NOW:
Fire Prevention:
The biggest and most costly danger of a clogged dryer vent system is a fire. With over 15,000 dryer fires in the US each year, failure to clean and properly maintain the dryer vent system is the leading cause. Secondary causes are dryer vent systems that do not meet city, state and manufacturer's codes. These are the old, sagging, vinyl or plastic ducts. Your dryer vent system carries hot, moist air and lint out of your home. When the moist lint sticks to the inside of the ducts, it forms a hard crust for more lint to stick to, restricting air flow, causing overheating, and eventually, a fire. Lint is very combustible, so a dryer fire will spread quickly and damage will be devastating.
Costly Repairs:
Like any other appliance, proper maintenance keeps it running smoothly and prolongs its life. Overheating within the system is damaging to your clothes dryer. Having a professional inspection enables a technician to correct problems before they occur. Your clothes dryer is one of your simplest appliances to maintain and operate. It will perform favorably and last for years if it is properly maintained.
Save Time:
A clogged dryer vent system causes your dryer to work harder, sometimes taking 2 - 3 cycles to properly dry each load. How frustrating! Your washer has completed its cycle, you're ready to start another load, and the clothes in the dryer are still wet! It is not normal for even an older dryer to take more than 1 cycle to dry a load. This is a warning sign of a fire hazard.
Save on Energy Bills:
The average cost of drying a load of laundry is about .75 per cycle. When your dryer takes 2 - 3 cycles to dry a load, it goes up to $1.50 - $2.25; this adds up quickly! Keeping your dryer vent system properly maintained will keep your dryer performing at maximum efficiency and save you money on utility bills.
Add dryer vent cleaning to your annual appliance maintenance schedule. The service fee for dryer vent cleaning is minute compared to how much you will save in energy costs, dryer repair or replacement, and most of all, the cost of replacing your home and its contents in the event of a fire.
This article was written by Gina Fazil, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard in Sacramento, California. DVW specializes in dryer vent cleaning, repairs & alterations, while educating consumers on dryer vent maintenance and fire prevention. Gina Fazil of http://www.dryerventwizard.com services Sacramento, El Dorado, Solano, Yolo, Folsom, Vallejo, Vacaville, Roseville and neighboring communities.
Most people do their part to keep their house, and all their appliances, in working order. Most people schedule a regular professional furnace cleaning, but few think to do so for their clothes dryer.
Generally, when it comes to keeping a dryer clean, most people think the extent of the job relates to removing lint from the lint trap and possibly, once in a while, vacuum out the chute that holds the lint trap. But there is much more to do than that. That lint trap, while doing its job, can't do it all. Some lint is going to get past it and into other areas of your clothes dryer that you may not be able to clean on your own.
This is the time to call in a professional. The work it takes to disassemble these parts of your dryer is difficult, and doing it incorrectly could cause more damage. A professional will inspect and clean all areas to be sure there is proper air flow.
Inside the Dryer
A lot of the lint that gets past the lint trap can get caught up in a number of places throughout the dryer. You may be amazed to see how much lint has slipped past the trap and is now trapped in various portions of your dryer frame. This is not only messy but it's a fire hazard as any spark inside the machine could set the lint aflame.
In the Chute
The chute that takes the hot air and lint out of your dryer and to the outside of your house is another area of the dryer that lint will get stuck in. Some of the lint that made it past the trap and into the ducts out of the dryer and towards the outside won't complete the trip. Instead, it will get stuck on the textured walls inside the chute. Too much of this piling up can be a fire danger with any sparks as well as a costly problem since the more there is clogging up the chutes, the harder the dryer has to work to blow air through the system.
In the Vent
The final place that needs to be cleaned is the vent outside your house. This is the final destination of all that hot air. The vent needs to be checked for two reasons to make sure it's not clogged with lint and to make sure it's intact, as any holes or tears could invite bugs and rodents into your house.
To keep your clothes dryer working, efficiently and safely, have a professional inspection and cleaning at least once a year. If you have a large family and use your dryer almost daily, you may want to double that service schedule.
This article was written by Gina Fazil, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard in Sacramento, California. DVW specializes in dryer vent cleaning, repairs & alterations, while educating consumers on dryer vent maintenance and fire prevention. For more information visit http://www.dryerventwizard.com Gina serves Sacramento, El Dorado, Solano, Yolo, Folsom, Vallejo, Vacaville, Roseville and neighboring communities.
Gina M. Fazil is a franchise owner/operator of Dryer Vent Wizard (DVW), Dry Clothes, Safe Homes, servicing areas in California, including Sacramento, El Dorado, Solano, Yolo, Folsom, Vallejo, Vacaville, El Dorado Hills, Roseville, Lincoln, Loomis, Carmichael, Citrus Heights, Dixon, Benicia, Granite Bay, Galt, Natomas, Davis, Elk Grove, Dryer vent wizard, dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent exhaust cleaning, dryer vent repair, dryer vent alterations, dryer vent installations, dryer vent tube installations, dryer vent tubes, repair and replace dryer vents, dryer vent safety, dryer vent maintenance, dryer vent safety checks, dryer vent safety check kits, dryer vent service, dryer vent fire, clean dryer vents, dryer vent cleaning system, overheated clothes dryers, dryer vent ducts, dryer repair, dryer troubleshooting, air duct cleaning, American duct cleaning, dust mites, mold spores, mold, epa, dryer vent mold, dryer vent franchise, franchise opportunity, own a franchise, buy a franchise
Paying special attention to detail, DVW inspects dryer vents for fire hazards and makes necessary corrections while educating the customer
Carmichael, CA -- Gina M. Fazil, Former Convenient Store Owner, traded her business for a logo-gina uniform to own and operate a Dryer Vent Wizard, Safe Homes, Dry Clothes (DVW), franchise in Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas.
DVW services prevent dryer fires, keep dryers functioning properly and provide energy savings through dryer and dryer vent maintenance, cleaning, repair, replacement and alterations.
When Fazil decided she didn't want to go back into the retail business, she looked into franchising. Having been in customer service most of her career gave her a wealth of experience on which to draw. She researched several concepts and found Dryer Vent Wizard Dry Clothes, Safe Homes. Despite the funny name, Fazil found the concept intriguing. "I liked that DVW provided much needed solutions to consumers' dryer and dryer vent problems which ultimately prevents dryer fires," says Fazil.
In an effort to make consumers more aware, technologist turned entrepreneur Fazil shares these maintenance "tips" to prevent dryer fires and keep dryers running efficiently:
•· Be sure that dryer vent systems are up to code with city, state and manufacturer.
•· Replace any plastic or foil vent with semi-rigid or solid metal venting
•· Clean screen lint trays before and after drying a load.
•· Wash lint screens with soap and water every few months to remove residue left behind by fabric softeners.
•· Don't leave the house or go to bed with the dryer running.
•· Have dryer vents professionally cleaned and inspected annually.
Warning signs to look for:
•· Clothes are taking more than one cycle to dry, especially jeans and towels.
•· No lint visible on lint screen.
•· Dryer repeatedly stops during a cycle
•· Clothes have moldy smell after dry cycle
"Consumers who follow these guidelines," say's, Fazil "will create a safe environment in their homes, prolong the life of their dryer and save money on energy bills." For more tips and information, visit http://www.dryerventwizard.com
Contact:
Dryer Vent Wizard/ Dry Clothes-Safe Homes
Gina M. Fazil/Owner
916-519-4569
Email: gfazil@dryerventwizard.com
Website: http://www.dryerventwizard.com
Gina M. Fazil is a franchise owner/operator of Dryer Vent Wizard (DVW), Dry Clothes, Safe Homes, servicing areas in California, including Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, Solano, Yolo, Folsom, Vallejo, Vacaville, El Dorado Hills, Roseville, Lincoln, Loomis, Carmichael, Citrus Heights, Dixon, Benicia, Granite Bay, Galt, Natomas, Davis, Elk Grove
Customers thank DVW for great service and tips on fire prevention
Sacramento, CA--Greg Longe, co-president of Dryer Vent Wizard (DVW), Dry Clothes, Safe Homes, announced the awarding of a DVW franchise in California. Local resident and former Convenient Store Owner, Gina Fazil, who will service Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer, Solano and Yolo Counties.
Dryer Vent Wizard, Dry Clothes, Safe Homes is a national franchise company specializing in dryer fire prevention and "urgent response" dryer and dryer vent maintenance, repair, replacement and alterations.
According to the U.S. Fire Administration there are an average of 15,500 dryer fires in the U.S. with an approximate $88 million in property, damage 20 deaths and 370 injuries annually. "Failure to clean" was cited as the leading factor contributing to clothes dryer fires in residential buildings. Similar reports by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, (CPSC), confirm annual maintenance of dryers and dryer vents as a home safety issue lacking consumer awareness.
Dryer Vent Wizard, Dry Clothes, Safe Homes provides "urgent response" solutions to the problem of dryers functioning inefficiently or not at all.
Founded in 2004 by David Lavalle in Boston, Massachusetts the company has awarded 50 franchises in major metro markets since franchising began in March 2005. According to Fazil, consumer response to DVW has been positive; although a big part of what she does is educate the consumer. "When consumers find their dryer taking more than one cycle to dry a load, they assume it's mechanical when the real problem is lint accumulation in the dryer vent causing the dryer to work inefficiently and become susceptible to a dryer fire," says Fazil. Visit http://www.dryerventwizard.com for more information.
Contact:
Dryer Vent Wizard/ Dry Clothes-Safe Homes
Gina M. Fazil/Owner
916-519-4569
Email: gfazil@dryerventwizard.com
Website: http://www.dryerventwizard.com
Gina M. Fazil is a franchise owner/operator of Dryer Vent Wizard (DVW), Dry Clothes, Safe Homes, servicing areas in California, including Sacramento, El Dorado, Solano, Yolo, Folsom, Vallejo, Vacaville, El Dorado Hills, Roseville, Lincoln, Loomis, Carmichael, Citrus Heights, Dixon, Benicia, Granite Bay, Galt, Natomas, Davis, Elk Grove, Dryer vent wizard, dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent exhaust cleaning, dryer vent repair, dryer vent alterations, dryer vent installations, dryer vent tube installations, dryer vent tubes, repair and replace dryer vents, dryer vent safety, dryer vent maintenance, dryer vent safety checks, dryer vent safety check kits, dryer vent service, dryer vent fire, clean dryer vents, dryer vent cleaning system, overheated clothes dryers, dryer vent ducts, dryer repair, dryer troubleshooting, air duct cleaning, American duct cleaning, dust mites, mold spores, mold, epa, dryer vent mold, dryer vent franchise, franchise opportunity, own a franchise, buy a franchise
We are the leading Dryer Vent Cleaning, Repair and Installation Company in the area, also specializing in educating consumers on dryer vent safety to prevent clothes dryer fires.
Pride with Our Dryer Vent Cleaning
At Dryer Vent Wizard, we take pride that we are helping homeowners and apartment managers prevent dryer vent fires and other dryer vent hazards. At the same time, we are keeping their utility bills down with a semi-annual dryer vent cleaning.
Pride with our Quality Service and Professionalism with Customers
We pride ourselves on our quality service and professionalism. Our goal is 100% customer satisfaction.
Causes of Dryer Vent Hazards and Dryer Vent Fires:
* Problems can also occur if consumers place improper items in their dryers, such as foam backed rugs or athletic shoes, or vent their appliances with plastic, vinyl or aluminum foil exhaust materials.
A simple solution
Dryer Vent Wizard is here to assist you with all your dryer venting needs.
Dryer Vent Wizard is Fully Insured and At Your Service!
Dryer Vent Wizard is the leading dryer vent cleaning company, servicing the following areas in California, Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, Solano, Yolo, Folsom, Vallejo, Vacaville, El Dorado Hills, Roseville, Lincoln, Loomis, Carmichael, Citrus Heights, Dixon, Benicia, Granite Bay, Galt, Natomas, Davis, Elk Grove
Our services include:
We strive to educate consumers and increase fire safety awareness with clothes dryers. Proper maintenance and proper installation of dryer vent systems is our specialty; that's all we do and we are experts. Dryer vent systems should be professionally cleaned at least once a year to ensure safety.
Get a FREE Dryer Vent Check Safety Tool Kit
To increase awareness of dryer vent safety, DVW is offering Tips & Tools. Homeowners & community groups are encouraged to download the Tips brochure and the video, "Don´t Let Your Dryer Start a Fire, Keep Your Home Safe and Sound". FREE dryer vent safety check kits that help identify dryer vent problems can also be ordered!
Call 1-866-498-SAFE (7233) for your dryer check-up & cleaning
Great Dryer Vent Cleaning!
The following was sent to about 175 people by a satisfied customer:
"Okay, you are going to think I am crazy e-mailing you about your dryer - BUT - when we moved here over a year ago, I finally got a great set. Only when we used it, I noticed that after a few months I had to run it twice to get my loads dry. (I thought nothing of it b/c it seemed no matter where I lived, my dryers ran twice on heavy loads.) I just figured this is how it is with all dryers."
Well, the past few weeks, we have had to run our dryer even up to 4 times on a heavy load. There was even a "moldy" type smell in our towels. I called a dryer repair guy b/c I figured the heating element was going out. He told me that on dryers, if it is drying, even a little, it is more likely to be my dryer vent. He told me to hire someone to come and clean the vent that goes through the house.
I thought I could do it myself, so I went downstairs and pulled the vent out of the wall to find an extreme amount of build-up!!! It was damp and had that "moldy" smell that my towels have had. I tried to clean it out and the more I reached in the more clogged it was. I knew if it was clogged here, that the inside pipe had to be backed up.
I called a place called "Dryer Vent Wizard". It runs normally about $150 to come out, inspect and clean. That is for a normal 20 foot pipe. Ours ran 36 feet and was up and down and all around - causing our vent build-up. Even though it was over $150 for our case to clean it, let me tell you IT WAS WORTH EVERY PENNY!!!!
After he cleaned it out filling a 5 gallon tub full of lint, I ran my dryer for a load and it dried PERFECTLY in a shorter amount if time. I have honestly NEVER had my clothes dry so fast. It seems like common sense that the vent needs to be cleaned, but thinking about it, this house was never cleaned in over 20 years and no other house I ever lived in was ever cleaned - so it was never my dryers, but probably my vents all along!!!
Anyway, they charge $39 to come out and take a look. (For a membership type thing of like $29 they will come out once a year and not charge the $39 fee.)
I HIGHLY recommend it!! Just thought I´d pass this along! We spend time and money on ‘big purchases' like our oil changes, etc. - why not keep other important things maintained? Not to mention it is a huge fire hazard!
Dryer Vent Wizard´s # is: 1-866-498-safe (7233) for someone in your area. (Alabama)
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