Appliance repair service is usually the answer when appliances are not functioning properly. The clothes dryer is an exception to the rule; dryer vent repair and cleaning cures most clothes dryer ailments
San Anselmo, CA - Appliance repair service, though often necessary, can be very expensive. The appliance repairman is usually the first person called when appliances fail to operate properly. Rhonda Nole, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard, a dryer vent cleaning, repair and installation specialist explained why clothes dryers are an exception. "Air flow is the most important function of a clothes dryer," said Rhonda. "The dryer vent system is designed to promote air flow; therefore, when a dryer isn't working properly, dryer vent repair or cleaning is most likely the answer."
Rhonda explained how lint build-up in the dryer vent system is a fire hazard. She also explained other causes of dryer fires including an improperly installed dryer vent system or one in need of repair. "A dryer vent repair and cleaning technician can do a complete inspection and make the necessary corrections to ensure your dryer vent system is safe," said Rhonda.
Dryer Vent Wizard technicians can also do some dryer repair services, like belts, pulleys and fuses. Therefore, one can save money by calling a dryer vent cleaning company when their dryer fails to function. "Dryer vent cleaning is recommended every year," said Rhonda, "so it doesn't hurt to have this service done when you're having your dryer repaired. In fact, dryer vent cleaning is often the cure when a dryer isn't working efficiently."
Dryer Vent Wizard is the largest dryer vent cleaning and repair franchise in the US, with over 50 locations. Rhonda Nole serves consumers and business owners in the Greater North Bay area, Sonoma County, San Anselmo, Santa Rosa and neighboring cities and communities. Visit http://www.dryerventwizard.com to learn more.
Appliance repair service is usually the answer when appliances are not functioning properly. The clothes dryer is an exception to the rule. In most cases, if your dryer is not working right, there is an airflow problem. Calling a dryer repairman to correct the problem can be very expensive. A dryer vent cleaning service is the right choice to make when the dryer is malfunctioning.
Lint is the evil culprit when there is an airflow problem; lint clogged dryer vents cause over 15,000 dryer fires each year. Lint builds up in several areas including inside the dryer, in the dryer ducts and the dryer vent. Lint will also build up just below the lint screen that should be cleaned after each load of laundry.
Dryer vent cleaning is recommended annually to remove lint build-up and prevent a dryer fire. A professional dryer vent cleaning technician will pull the dryer away from the wall and remove the back to clean inside the dryer cabinet as well.
Dryer fires are also caused by improperly installed dryer vent systems or dryer vent systems in need or repair. A dryer vent cleaning specialist will do a complete inspection and make the corrections necessary to ensure your dryer vent system is safe.
Dryer vent repair and cleaning technicians can do most simple dryer repairs as well. Belts and fuses are not difficult to repair or replace and a dryer vent cleaning specialist will do this much cheaper than the appliance repair man. All dryer vent systems should be cleaned annually; therefore, one service call will ensure your clothes dryer operates safely and efficiently.
Rhonda Nole owns Dryer Vent Wizard, a dryer vent repair, cleaning and installation company; Rhonda is also committed to educating consumers to prevent dryer fires and save energy. DVW has a goal to make one million clothes dryers safer and greener by 2010. Visit http://www.dryerventwizard.com to learn more.
National franchise has a desire to make one million clothes dryers safer and greener by the year 2010
Cotati, CA - Rhonda Nole is the owner of Dryer Vent Wizard of the Greater North Bay area of California. She was recently interviewed and she expressed how pleased she was when a customer called her to say she was happy with Rhonda's service and that her utility bills were considerable lower since they began ordering professional dryer vent cleaning services. "I returned to a customer's home to provide service again this year and she said she noticed a significant drop in her utility bills. She was also very happy that her clothes dryer no longer takes several cycles to dry a load of towels," said Rhonda. "This is one example of what makes my career most rewarding."
When asked if professional dryer vent cleaning was really necessary or if homeowners can do it themselves, Rhonda said, "Some homeowners are very handy and can do it themselves, but some dryer exhaust systems are very long with bends and turns, or they may be vented through the roof. We have special equipment to reach areas that are difficult to get to. We also clean inside the dryer, around the motor, drum, belts and pulleys to keep things in working order. Dryer lint is very messy; you would be surprised to know how easily it finds its way into the inside of your clothes dryer."
Rhonda also explained how important it is that the dryer ducts and vent be properly installed. "Many people still have the old vinyl tubing that deteriorates and cracks over time, causing the dryer exhaust to leak into your home. The vinyl tubing is designed for use on bathroom exhaust fans and is no longer safe for dryer ducts."
Rhonda has written articles to provide tips to consumers to save money on energy bills and prevent dryer fires. She posts new articles on her blog often and encourages consumers to go to http://dryerventcleaningnapacalifornia.blogspot.com/ to learn more.
Dryer Vent Wizard provides dryer vent cleaning, maintenance, repairs and alterations while educating consumers on dryer fire prevention and energy savings. Visit http://www.dryerventwizard.com
Dryer vent cleaning is the fix for most things that can go wrong with your clothes dryer. Airflow is the most important thing your dryer needs in order to operate properly. Think about it; the heat and moisture from your dryer drum has to go somewhere as your clothes dry. If there is a blockage in the dryer vent system the heat and moisture are trapped in the drum or somewhere in the exhaust duct.
Professional dryer vent cleaning is the number one way to properly maintain your clothes dryer. In addition, the lint screen should be cleaned after every load of laundry. Fabric softeners and dryer sheets can cause a residue to build up over time; the lint screen should be cleaned with hot, soapy water every few months to prevent air-flow blockage.
Dryer Vent Cleaning
The most common problem found when a clothes dryer isn't operating properly is lint build-up in the dryer duct. Not only is this a fire hazard; it also causes your dryer to work harder and use more energy. A clogged dryer vent can increase your utility bills by up to $300 per year.
Many dryers have longer ducts with places that are difficult for the average homeowner to get to. A professional has the tools required to do the job efficiently.
Inside the Dryer
Lint also builds up inside the dryer, in the slot for the removable lint filter, the vents on the back panel, around the motor, drum, pulleys and other essential parts of your dryer. A dryer vent cleaning professional has special tools to get to all the areas where lint gets trapped.
It is important that your dryer exhaust system is properly installed and that the right materials are used. Older systems use vinyl, plastic or flexible foil for the exhaust duct; studies have proven this to be unsafe. A professional inspection is recommended to be sure your system is safe.
Manufacturers suggest having a professional provide dryer vent cleaning and maintenance at least once a year to be sure your dryer is operating safely and efficiently.
Dryer vent cleaning is the most important maintenance you can do for your dryer. Poor maintenance causes the dryer to overwork putting undue stress on the motor, bearings, belts and other parts of your dryer. Failure to properly maintain your dryer exhaust ducts will eventually result in a fire.
A lot of articles have been published about dryer vent cleaning and fire prevention. Besides dryer vent cleaning, there is another issue to take into consideration; storage in the laundry area.
Your laundry room is not just a place to wash your clothes, but also often a place for storing a number of things including cleaning supplies, grocery bags, tools and anything else that seems to belong there. If your dryer is in your garage, you may even have some flammable materials and other garage-type items stored nearby. While this may seem to be a perfect place to store things, your desire to have a neat house could also be presenting a danger to your family and your home.
It is important to remember that a clothes dryer is a machine that creates heat to do its job; therefore, anything that is combustible should be kept well away from the dryer. This not only means open and closed containers of combustible chemicals, but also any rags or other items that may have those chemicals on them. Your mechanic is great at cleaning up all the fuels and chemicals he uses after working on the car, but those rags that were being used, which are now soaked in fuels and oils, are a wick just waiting for an ignition source.
Next, you should consider any other items near the clothes dryer. While you may not think things like your dog food bag or the plastic bags from the supermarket are a real fire hazard, just remember the basic premise of a dryer. It heats. That means anything near it is going to get hot. Think of a mess of plastic bags melting to the side of your dryer and that is just the messy part. It is important to remember that a clothes dryer can give off sparks. If those sparks land on cold tile or something that is resistant to heat, that's ok, but if you have papers, plastic bags and other easy to light items in the area you could be setting yourself up for disaster.
Be careful what is stored around your clothes dryer and do not place rags that have been soaked in flammable substances in your dryer, even if they have been washed. Residue can remain; these rags should be line-dried.
Rhonda Nole is the owner of Dryer Vent Wizard, a dryer exhaust specialist who provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer exhaust repair and professional inspections of dryer vent and exhaust systems. Rhonda services the Greater North Bay area of California. For more articles and safety tips, read Rhonda's blog at http://dryerventcleaninggreenbraeca.blogspot.com/
Dryer Vent Wizard, Dry Clothes, Safe Homes, specializes in Dryer vent cleaning, installation and maintenance. We strive to promote fire safety awareness to consumers with clothes dryers.
Formerly working as a network operations administrator for a computer engineering company, Rhonda began her career with Dryer Vent Wizard in September of 2007. Dryer vent safety is a very important issue to Rhonda, so she works to promote public awarness of fire safety with clothes dryers. So many people take for granted that the dryer is safe as long as the lint filter and what they can clearly see is clean and free of lint. They are not aware of the fire hazard that can be growing in the venting system.
Rhonda encourages consumers to go to http://www.dryerventwizard.com and get their free dryer vent safety check kit and learn more about dryer vent 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!
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Dryer Vent Wizard of the Greater North Bay area services Sonoma, Marin, Napa, Lake and Mendocino Counties and the following cities in California: San Francisco, San Rafael, Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Cotati, Windsor, Napa, Ross, Kentfield, Bodega Bay, Healdsburg, American Canyon, Corte Madera, Rohnert Park, Sebastopol, Guerneville, Greenbrae, Sausalito, Marin City, Larkspur, San Anselmo, Sonoma, Glen Ellen, Cloverdale, Mill Valley, Woodacre, Novato, Tiburon, Belvedere, Stinson Beach and other near by areas.
Founding Sponsor Dryer Vent Wizard Dryer Vent Wizard, Dry Clothes, Safe Homes joins the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), in fire prevention awareness efforts by sponsoring Dryer Vent Safety Awareness Month in February. DVW has developed a downloadable video, brochures & free dryer vent safety check kits that can be used by community groups to create awareness of dryer vent safety. The video & brochures called "Don´t Let Your Dryer start a Fire, Keep Your Home Safe & Sound," are part of DVW´s ongoing campaign promoting dryer vent safety & fire prevention.
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The following are verbatim customer responses from research that American Ratings Corporation conducted between 9/4/08 and 9/16/08. Customer last names have been initialized for privacy.
"Their expertise and cost" -Joanna A.
"She was really accommodating. She was willing to come back and check something after we got a new dryer." -Kristin A.
"She was very thorough. She explained everything she was doing." -Desiree A.
"She did what she said she was going to do." -Marti A.
"They did the job well." -Einar A.
"They were interested in what they were doing. I appreciated the work, the interest they took in it, and them showing me what it was they were doing and why. I thought they did a very good job. We had a very difficult situation here, but they handled it very professionally." -Darrell B.
"Efficient and friendly" -Charles B.
"Their attitude was positive, they were very nice, and the workmanship was excellent. They did an excellent job." -Barbara B.
"I liked that the woman who was in charge really knew what she was talking about. Overall, I was very happy with their service." -Shekeyna B.
"I liked that they figured out what was wrong. They were really professional, nice, and fair. They even charged me less than what they said it would cost originally. They sent me a letter afterwards about what they had done and what they had discounted." -Marguerite B.
"They were friendly, thorough, and they solved a potential fire hazard." -Cecilia B.
"I thought they did a nice job for me. I am a satisfied customer." -Esther B.
"They are very professional and caring. They know their business." -Eva B.
"They knew what they were doing, and they did what I needed done. It was great." -Tracy B.
"They knew their business. They did a good job." -Ed C.
"Friendly, courteous, and very helpful" -Sandra C.
"I was extremely satisfied. They were prompt, reasonable, and courteous. They were just wonderful all the way around." -Tyler C.
"They came in, assessed my problem, and told me about the corrections that I needed. They also gave me an upfront estimate." -Gay C.
"They came up with a solution that nobody else did and executed it well." -Judy C.
"It was just so wonderful that they could put in a rigid type vent at a reasonable price. They were clean, neat, and friendly. They were great." -Kathy C.
"They solved a real problem that I had. They did it cheerfully, they stuck with it until they solved the problem, and the serviceman had a great attitude. I thought they did a great job." -Ted C.
"They were very thorough." -Michael D.
"They were efficient, and they solved my problem. They did a great job." -Kandice D.
"I felt that they were excellent problem solvers. They found solutions to my problems." -Angela D.
"Whatever they're doing, they're doing it right. They are good at what they do." -Marcy D.
"They were very professional. They tried everything, and our dryer ended up working. They figured out the problem right away. They are top of the line." -Janet F.
"I liked their professionalism and concern about providing quality work. They went that proverbial extra mile. I was really impressed with the service." -Steve F.
"They got here promptly. They were also very neat and tidy." -Janet G.
"They were very thorough." -Jenny G.
"They were a little late, but they called to let me know. They were efficient, and they explained things to me carefully." -Emily G.
"They just did a good job. I really liked that they cleaned up after themselves." -Gary H.
"Their professionalism and excellent communication skills" -Michael H.
"Prompt, they gave me an estimate, and they got the work done quickly." -Peter H.
"They were very thorough, very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. I thought they were great." -Jennifer H.
"They were very knowledgeable, courteous, and extremely efficient. They really knew how to do the job. I really liked them. They were really good." -Beth H.
"Rhonda is very knowledgeable. Both she and Ron were very thorough. They were very upfront as well. They took pictures, showed us what needed to be done, they gave a valid estimate, and I really liked their customer service. I thought they were great." -Allison H.
"They were thorough." -Catherine H.
"They got the job done. They did fine for me." -Bruce H.
"They knew what they were doing. I was happy that they were the ones that came out." -Sarah H.
"They were knowledgeable. I was very satisfied." -Cheri J.
"Their customer service was great." -Laurie J.
"They were prompt and did good work." -David K.
"Competence, they knew what they were doing. They were also very professional." -Dennis K.
"They show up on time, and they follow through." -Nicole L.
"Their knowledge" -Marie L.
"I thought that they were very thorough and honest." -Steve L.
"They were really friendly and informative." -Coleen L.
"Their customer service, and they are very personable." -Sandra L.
"They were very responsive and very thorough." -Evelyn L.
"They were clean, polite, and they did a good job. They got it done quickly." -Janice L.
"They were very friendly and efficient. I thought they did a really good job." -Ann L.
"Quick response" -Jennet L.
"They are honest and efficient. They are just wonderful." -Ethel L.
"They were very informative about what type of vent I needed and also with precautionary measures." -Robert M.
"They are wonderful. I would recommend them to anybody. They want to satisfy their customers, not themselves. They are friendly, and they want to make it work for you. I was really happy with them." -Marlene M.
"They were personable, and they seemed to know what they were doing." -Carol M.
"Everything, they were thorough, friendly, very efficient, and they went the extra mile." -Eugenie M.
"They knew what they were doing. They improved the system that I have. They were neat, and I appreciated the information that they gave me. I was amazed at the amount of lint they got out." -Stephanie M.
"Their personalities were fine." -Keith M.
"They knew what they were doing. I was satisfied with the work they did." -Doug M.
"They were very accommodating, and I liked the quality of the work that they did. I had an unusual dryer situation, but they came up with a solution for it. I thought they were really good." -Brian M.
"They were on time, personable, clean, and they tried to get me the best price. I also liked their work." -Amelia M.
"Their efficiency and knowledge" -Steven O.
"I liked the lady. She was really friendly." -Kathy P.
"They do a good job." -Nick P.
"They just did a really good job in a relatively quick amount of time." -Sidney P.
"They did a good job." -Scott P.
"I liked their efficiency, the fact that they came a long way, and I felt they were honest. I appreciated that." -Bonnie P.
"They were outstanding and very professional." -Michael R.
"Their thoroughness and friendliness" -Matthew R.
"I had a lot of information about maintenance, and they were very prompt. I was quite satisfied." -Marilyn R.
"They were very thorough and professional. They just knew what they were talking about. They did a very good job. They did a better job than other companies we had worked with. They gave us a feeling of comfort, and they knew what they were talking about." -Nicole R.
"They were quick. They were pretty good." -Mike R.
"I thought they were very professional. They left everything nice and clean. They were also very good about explaining what needed to be done." -Gail S.
"They were fast, neat, and clean." -Gerald S.
"I thought the work they did was excellent. They were very competent, and they worked hard." -Barbara S.
"The service and the people that came out, I thought everything was great." -Kathy S.
"They were very thorough, and they did exactly what they said they were going to do. They also charged exactly what they said they were going to charge." -Phillip S.
"They were very prompt." -Kim S.
"They were very thorough, efficient, and reliable." -Albert S.
"They were nice, courteous, and they explained a lot of things to me as they went along. I was never confused at all." -Wanda S.
"They seemed trustworthy." -Patricia S.
"The service was really good. They gave me a price and completed the work within an hour." -Fred S.
"They seemed very honest. They looked out for my best interest." -Kristin S.
"I thought they were very friendly, knowledgeable, clean, and professional. They seemed to really know what they were doing. I was appreciative of the fact that they left everything clean." -Caroline T.
"They are very nice people, and they seem to know what they are doing." -Wilma T.
"The whole show, they were professional, and they did the job. I was truly satisfied." -Fran T.
"When she came out, she was efficient and completed the job." -Laurie T.
"They did a good job. They were also friendly." -Donna T.
"Their personal service" -Sue U.
"They were prompt, professional, and they knew what they were doing. They were pretty good." -Lynn W.
"They did what I needed them to do." -Hilary W.
"They were on time." -Maryanne W.
"They are very friendly and easy to talk to. Their price is very competitive. They also have a lifetime warrantee after the first service. I think they are wonderful." -Xiaoyun W.
"They were very professional, they explained everything, and they were very nice people." -Catherine W.
"I liked her follow-up and detail. They did an awesome job. I recommend them highly." -C.R.P.M.
"Promptness" -Virginia
"They were helpful." -E.S.H.
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