In the United States, there are over 15,000 dyer fires a year. Failure to complete routine maintenance and inspections is a leading contributor in dryer fires across the nation.
Dryer vents clogged with dust, fiber, and lint is the cause of nearly 30% of all dryer fires, making it a top contributor to this tragedy. To reduce this risk, clean lint screens and traps before and after every load of laundry. Carefully wash lint screens with soap and water at least once a month to remove residue buildup from dryer sheets. Also, be sure your vent material and installation are up to code according to city, state, and manufacturer recommendations. Replace foil or plastic vents with venting made from semi-rigid or solid metal material. Check the path of the dryer vent. Be sure it is as straight and short as possible. This helps prevent buildup at the elbows of vent systems. Check out the outside hood of the venting system. Make sure it is free from blockages, freezing, or other damages. In addition to these actions, have your dryer vent system professionally inspected and cleaned seasonally.
To enhance dryer fire prevention methods, be sure to keep a working fire extinguisher that is designed for use in laundry rooms near the washer and dryer. Test and replace the batteries on all fire alarms frequently. Do not store flammable or combustible materials near the dryer and refrain from drying clothing covered in such materials. Do not leave the house or go to sleep when your clothes dryer is running. Develop a fire safety/emergency plan. Be sure to include exits and meeting places in the plan. Discuss and practice the plan with all household members. Learn the warning signs of lint buildup and clogged vents including:
This article was written by Karl Schiesz, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard of Central Alabama. Karl is committed to educating his customers on dryer vent cleaning and maintenance to prevent clothes dryer fires and to save money on energy bills. http://www.dryerventwizard.com provides more tips and information on dryer vent maintenance and services. Karl services Central Alabama, and neighborhoods around Jefferson County, Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Anniston and Gadsden.
Karl Schiesz says his job is not complete until his customers understand how to maintain their dryer vent systems to prevent a dryer fire and to save on energy costs
Birmingham, AL -- Karl Schiesz, former Culinary Director, traded his chef hat and apron for a logo-ed uniform to own and operate a Dryer Vent Wizard, Safe Homes, Dry Clothes (DVW), franchise in Central Alabama.
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 Schiesz decided he didn't want back into Food Service Industry and wasn't ready to retire, he looked into franchising. Having a customer service influence earlier in his career gave Schiesz a wealth of experience on which to draw. He researched several concepts and found Dryer Vent Wizard Dry Clothes, Safe Homes. Despite the funny name, Schiesz 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 Schiesz.
According to Schiesz, 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 Schiesz.
The U.S. Fire Administration has reported that 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 citied as the leading factor contributing to clothes dryer fires in residential buildings.
In an effort to make consumers more aware, Culinary Director turned entrepreneur Schiesz shares these maintenance "tips" to prevent dryer fires and keep dryers running efficiently:
Karl explains the warning signs to look for:
"Consumers who follow these guidelines," says Schiesz, "will create a safe environment in their homes, prolong the life of their dryer and save money on energy bills."
Dryer Vent Wizard, Dry Clothes Safe Homes, is the largest chain of dryer vent specialists in the U.S. with 50 metro market locations servicing residential and commercial customers. Karl Schiesz of http://www.dryerventwizard.com services Central Alabama, Jefferson County, Birmingham, Tuscaloosa County, Northport, Brookwood, Anniston, Gadsden
Contact:
Karl Schiesz - Owner
Dryer Vent Wizard of Central Alabama
2720 Goldmor Circle
Birmingham, AL 35244
205-408-0096 - office
205-568-0051 - cell
Karl Schiesz is overwhelmed by letters and emails, thanking him for his service and advice on dryer vent maintenance to prevent dryer fires
Birmingham, AL -- 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 that annual dryer vent maintenance keeps the dryer running properly and prevents dryer fires. Karl Schiesz, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard of Central Alabama, makes sure his customers understand how to properly maintain their dryer vent system to prevent a clothes dryer fire.
Karl has been in the dryer vent cleaning and repair business for over 2 years and he receives email, letters and phone calls from customers who just want to express their appreciation or refer a friend or loved one to have their dryer vent systems inspected. "The overwhelming consumer response has made us number one in dryer vent service in our area," says Karl. "Having worked in the service industry for over 30 years, I truly believe this a ‘must service' to provide to our community and it's an opportunity to educate homeowners about the real threat of dryer fires in their own home." Schiesz passionately believes his company provides a household safety service that no one exclusively offers in his area. "I know several families that have experienced personal tragedy caused by dryer fires that could have easily been prevented," says Schiesz.
Karl urges consumers to visit http://www.dryerventwizard.com for valuable information and a list of warning signs of clogged dryer vent systems. 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.
Contact:
Karl Schiesz - Owner
Dryer Vent Wizard of Central Alabama
205-408-0096 - office
http://www.dryerventwizard.com
Dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent exhaust cleaning, dryer vent repair, air duct cleaning, dryer ducts, dryer vent installation, servicing Central Alabama, Jefferson County, Birmingham, Tuscaloosa County, Northport, Brookwood, Anniston, Gadsden
Don't let your dryer start a fire; keep your home safe and sound. Dryer Vent Wizard professionally inspects and cleans clothing dryers for homeowners and in commercially-owned buildings. Poorly maintained dryer vents cause fire hazards and cost substantially more to operate.
Why Dryer Vent Cleaning is so Important!
•· Dryer vents clogged with lint cost $18-24 more per month.
•· There are 15,500 fires every year caused by dryer vents.
•· Dryer manufacturers recommend you clean your dryer vent every year.
•· Regular dryer vent maintenance prolongs the life of your dryer.
Our services include:
•· Dryer vent cleaning
•· Dryer vent repair
•· Dryer vent alterations
•· Dryer vent tube installations
•· http://www.dryerventwizard.com
Contact:
Karl Schiesz - Owner
Dryer Vent Wizard of Central Alabama
205-408-0096 - office
Dryer Vent Wizard of Central Alabama, services Jefferson County, Birmingham, Tuscaloosa County, Northport, Brookwood, Anniston, Gadsden and neighboring cities and communities.
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hat do you think of when you think about cleaning the lint out of your dryer? Pulling the lint catch out and wiping it off? Maybe trying to dust some of the lint off the edge of the lint trap casing? These are good starts, but there is a lot more to do to really capture and remove the lint and dust that could be doing damage to your clothes dryer, besides being a fire hazard.
The best way to remove all the lint is to think about the life it leads. The lint starts in the dryer itself, on your clothes. It then leaves through an exhaust pipe and is run towards the lint trap. A lot of the lint gets caught here, but some other portions of it sneak under or around the trap and continue on into the ducts that lead the hot air out of your house.
Now it's time to check this entire path to find any of the lint that you don't normally see.
There is likely a lot of lint inside the clothes dryer. These could be little pieces and fibers that have made it around and through little holes in the construction of the machine and are accumulating. One of two little wisps of lint per load are not a big deal, but when you stack up a year's worth of this growth, it can be a lot of lint.
To deal with this, you may need to pull apart the frame of the machine and clean out any lint inside. This really should be done at least once a year as a part of your regular maintenance schedule. Whether you do it yourself or call someone in to do it for you, it pays to periodically take apart the frame of the dryer and remove any lint that is captured inside.
You may wonder why it is so important to clean your dryer so well. There are a few reasons:
Economy
The more lint there is caught up in your dryer vent system, the harder your dryer is going to have to work for the air flow needed to dry your clothes. This means it will take longer to dry each load and that is more money spent in power to run the machine.
Fire Hazard
Lint clogging up throughout the mechanical parts of your dryer can be very dangerous. All it takes is one spark to send the whole thing up in flames.
While it is easy to forget about giving your dryer a thorough cleaning since you don't see the lint, it is still important. Ignoring this simple part of your maintenance schedule can cost you - at the least in costing more to do your laundry, at the most in the cost of the loss of your home to a fire.
This article was written by Karl Schiesz, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard of Central Alabama. Karl is committed to educating his customers on dryer vent cleaning and maintenance to prevent clothes dryer fires and to save money on energy bills. http://www.dryerventwizard.com provides more tips and information on dryer vent maintenance and services. Karl services Central Alabama, and neighborhoods around Jefferson County, Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Anniston and Gadsden.
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We specialize in dryer vent cleaning, repair, and installations while educating consumers on dryer vent safety to prevent clothes dryer fires.
We educate consumers on the importance of proper maintenance of clothes dryer venting systems to prevent fires. Out of the 15,000 dryer fires reported annually, most of them are caused by clogged dryer vents.
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Why Dryer Vent Cleaning is So Important!
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Dryer Vent: Cleaning, Repair, Alteration & Installation Service
Dryer Vent Wizard professionally inspects and cleans clothing dryers for homeowners and in commercially-owned buildings. Poorly maintained dryer vents cause fire hazards and cost substantially more to operate.
(Click here to watch a Fire Prevention video)
Why Dryer Vent Cleaning is So Important!
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
Dryer vent wizard services the following areas: Central Alabama, Jefferson County, Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Anniston, Gadsden
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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