Homeowners, who think it is normal for their dryer to take more than one cycle to dry clothes, think again. Lint accumulation or blockage in the vent is a known cause of dryers running inefficiently.
While consumers are aware of the need to conserve energy, they are still unaware that yearly dryer and dryer vent maintenance can help cut energy bills as well as prevent dryer fires. The average home spends about $1900 on energy costs every year, according to research conducted by Energy Star, a program managed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), with assistance from the U.S. Department of Energy.
As energy costs increase, consumers need to be made aware of the importance of proper cleaning and maintenance of all their appliances. Here are some tips for maintaining the clothes dryer for energy savings and fire prevention:
"Consumers who follow these guidelines will find their clothes dryer takes less time to dry clothes saving time, money and extending the life of their clothes," says Stevenson.
In addition, to conserving energy, dryer manufacturers, the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), advise annual dryer and dryer vent maintenance to prevent dryer fires, a leading cause of homes fires in the U.S.
This article was written by John Stevenson, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard of Upstate NY, http://www.dryerventwizard.com which specializes in dryer vent cleaning, replacing vents made of flammable material, repairing and altering vents for residential and commercial clients. While cleaning out a vent recently at Erie Village, Stevenson found the cause for the customer's dryer taking longer than it should to dry. There was a bird's nest that had been built in the vent line, even though it had a critter guard at the vent cover.
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John Stevenson of Dryer Vent Wizard strives to increase public awareness on dryer vent maintenance and clothes dryer fire prevention
Liverpool, NY-Onondaga County, New York reports more fires during the winter months because people are using fireplaces, wood stoves and space heaters, according to many of the county fire departments.
But a clothes dryer can be just as dangerous any time of the year, according to Elbridge resident John Stevenson, who owns Dryer Vent Wizard. Lint is the villain - lint that has been allowed to linger too long. Stevenson explains dryer vent maintenance and fire prevention to all his customers.
"It's something very few people know about or think about," said Stevenson, whose company specializes in dryer vent cleaning, maintenance, alteration and repair. "It's a leading cause of dryer fires."
It's the lint you don't see that can be the problem - not the lint in the lint trap that a conscientious person would remove with each load, he said. It's the lint that can build up in the dryer vent line.
"When a dryer gets clogged with lint, it doesn't give the dryer any room to breathe," Stevenson said. "That can cause the lint to catch on fire." Lint accumulation also can cause dryers to stop working or to work inefficiently, he said. The tip-off can be anything from a load taking repeated cycles to dry or a load getting hot but staying wet.
Early in January, he received a call from the owners of an Erie Village residence whose dryer wasn't working very well.
Upon initial inspection of the dryer vent termination point, Stevenson saw some straw built up in the end of the rigid metal vent line. A thorough cleaning of the full length of their dryer vent removed the accumulated lint as well as the bird's nest that had been built in the line. This vent was covered with a "critter guard", but the nest was built either before it was installed or by a bird that could fit through the small opening (1/2") of the "critter guard".
In addition to the vent line cleaning, Stevenson also replaced the plastic accordion transition piece that connected the dryer to the metal vent line in the wall with a rigid aluminum metal duct.
According to the U.S. Fire Administration, dryer fires account for an average of 15,000 fires with an approximate $88 million in property damage, 15 deaths and 400 injuries annually. "Failure to clean" was cited as the leading factor contributing to clothes dryer fires in residential buildings.
On a positive note, the number of clothes dryer fires has dropped by 35% from the 24,000 fires that occurred annually, on average, in the late 1970's.
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5716 Crossett Road
Elbridge, NY 13060
Phone: 315-382-1164
Email: jstevenson@dryerventwizard.com
Website: http://www.dryerventwizard.com
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John Stevenson enjoys the opportunity to educate consumers on preventing clothes dryer fires while saving energy
Syracuse, NY - Homeowners who think its normal for their dryer to take more than one cycle to dry clothes -- think again. Lint accumulation or blockage in the vent is a known cause of dryers running inefficiently, says John Stevenson, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard in New York, the largest chain of dryer vent specialists in the U.S.
"While consumers are becoming more aware of the need to conserve energy, they are still unaware that yearly dryer and dryer vent maintenance can help cut energy consumption and bills," says Stevenson.
The average home spends about $1900 on energy costs every year, according to research conducted by Energy Star a program managed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), with assistance from the U.S. Department of Energy.
"With energy costs rising, our role is as much about educating customers as it is providing dryer vent solutions," says Stevenson, whose Upstate NY franchise specializes in dryer vent cleaning, replacing vents made of flammable material, repairing and altering vents for residential and commercial clients.
Stevenson shares maintenance with the customers he services; he advises them to be sure their dryer vent systems are up to city, state and manufacturers codes, replace plastic or foil vent with semi-rigid or solid metal venting, and have vents professionally cleaned and inspected annually. Between inspections, consumers should clean lint traps after each load and wash with soapy water every few months to remove residue from dryer sheets.
John also educates consumers about warning signs to look for including clothes taking more than one cycle to dry, no visible lint on the lint screen and dryer repeatedly stopping during a cycle. For more tips and information visit http://www.dryerventwizard.com
"Consumers who follow these guidelines will be pleasantly surprised when their find their clothes dryer takes less time to dry clothes because it uses less energy," says Stevenson.
John Stevenson services Onondaga County, Baldwinsville, Liverpool, Syracuse, Manlius, Oswego County, Central Square, Fulton, Pulaski, Centerville, Cayuga County, Auburn, Yates County, Dundee, Penn Yan, Monroe County, Rochester, Fairport, Pittsburg, Scottsville, Spencerport, Wayne County, Clyde, Lyons, Newark, Wolcott, Geneva, Canandaigua
Contact:
John Stevenson
Phone: 315-382-1164
Email: jstevenson@dryerventwizard.com
Website: http://www.dryerventwizard.com
This press release was submitted by Right Now Marketing Group, LLC
Former Metal Finisher Turns Dryer Vent Wizard Entrepreneur; Provides Dryer Fire Prevention and Maintenance Tips to Consumers
John Stevenson finds a career change rewarding as he is dedicated to educating consumers on dryer fire prevention
Scottsville, NY -- John Stevenson, Former VP of Metal Finishing Firm, traded his platers uniform for a logo-ed uniform to own and operate a Dryer Vent Wizard (DVW), franchise in Upstate NY. Stevenson is dedicated to educating consumers in his community while providing dryer vent maintenance, cleaning, repair, replacement and alterations services to prevent dryer fires, keep dryers functioning properly and provide energy savings.
When Stevenson decided he didn't want back into the metal finishing business and wasn't ready to retire, he looked into franchising. Having a variety of experiences and skills acquired earlier in his metal finishing career gave him a wealth of experience on which to draw. He researched several concepts and found Dryer Vent Wizard, despite the funny name, Stevenson 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 Stevenson.
According to Stevenson, consumer response to DVW has been positive, although a big part of what he does is still educating. "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 Stevenson.
In an effort to make consumers more aware, metal finisher turned entrepreneur Stevenson 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," says Stevenson "will create a safe environment in their home, prolong the life of their dryer and save money on energy bills." For more information, visit http://www.dryerventwizard.com
Dryer Vent Wizard is the largest chain of dryer vent specialists in the U.S. with 50 metro market locations servicing residential and commercial customers.
Contact:
John Stevenson
Phone: 315-382-1164
Email: jstevenson@dryerventwizard.com
Website: http://www.dryerventwizard.com
This press release was submitted by Right Now Marketing Group, LLC
Areas serviced by John Stevenson include: Onondaga County, Baldwinsville, Liverpool, Syracuse, Manlius, Oswego County, Central Square, Fulton, Pulaski, Centerville, Cayuga County, Auburn, Yates County, Dundee, Penn Yan, Monroe County, Rochester, Fairport, Pittsburg, Scottsville, Spencerport, Wayne County, Clyde, Lyons, Newark, Wolcott, Geneva, Canandaigua
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