The topic of discussion was green ideas to save energy while reducing our impact on the atmosphere
Concord, NH - Several experts in various industries came together to speak at a workshop where participants exchanged green ideas to help the planet and reduce energy consumption.
Webb Dickson, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard, spoke about clothes dryers. "Of course the greenest of clothes dryers is the clothesline; however, this is not considered an option for people today. There are several things you can do to keep your clothes dryer operating efficiently. At the same time, you will be preventing a dryer fire."
Webb discussed proper dryer exhaust maintenance; "The number one green idea for clothes dryers is to clean dryer vents. Dryer vent cleaning removes lint build-up to allow proper airflow; this is the most important thing you can do to make your dryer operate efficiently."
A lot of green ideas were exchanged and all participants left with pages of notes and ideas for them to implement in their lives. To read more green ideas for the laundry room, visit http://dryerventcleaningconcordnh.blogspot.com/
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported over 15,000 fires annually, resulting in deaths, injuries and expense. Fires can occur when lint builds up in the dryer or in the exhaust duct, blocking the flow of air and causing excessive heat build-up, eventually causing fires. Dryer Vent Wizard provides services to ensure your clothes dryer is operating safely and efficiently. Visit http://www.nhdryervent.com to learn more.
Webb Dickson receives letters of appreciation from his customers as he takes the time to explain proper dryer vent maintenance to prevent dryer fires
Westford, MA - Over 15,000 clothes dryer fires are reported each year with failure to clean dryer vents being the number one cause. Webb Dickson, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard in Massachusetts provides dryer vent cleaning services while he works to promote consumer awareness on dryer fire prevention. "Most of my customers express their appreciation when I take the time to explain what I'm doing and why it is important. Too many are still unaware of the importance of annual professional dryer vent cleaning," said Dickson.
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, headquartered in Warren, Michigan has grown to over 50 franchise locations in the U.S.
Dryer Vent Wizard advises proper maintenance of dryer vents, including cleaning the lint screen after each load of laundry. They also advise consumers to have the dryer vent system inspected to be sure it meets city state and manufacturer codes. DVW strongly agrees with dryer manufacturers recommendation to have professional dryer vent cleaning done each year to keep your clothes dryer running safely and efficiently.
To increase awareness of dryer vent safety, Webb Dickson has written articles and posted them to his blog at http://dryerventcleaningwestford.blogspot.com/ The ultimate goal of Dryer Vent Wizard is to make 1 million clothes dryers safer and greener by the year 2010.
Being a homeowner is a lot of responsibility; there is always something that needs attention, including yard maintenance, appliance maintenance, plumbing, electrical and much more! It all can be very overwhelming; some important things are often forgotten.
Homeowners often neglect to properly maintain their clothes dryer vent. We throw in a load of wet laundry, set the dial and take it for granted as it usually gives us the result we are looking for; dry clothes. Annual dryer vent cleaning is necessary to promote maximum air flow for the dryer to operate efficiently.
Unless you're one of the unfortunate people who have experienced a dryer fire you probably don't give it much thought. Do you know that over 15,000 dryer fires are reported every year? Most of these fires are caused by failure to clean dryer vents.
Your dryer vent system removes the moisture, heat and lint from your laundry as it dries. If you have a gas dryer, it also removes gas by-products, including carbon monoxide that you don't want le
aking into your home.
The lint screen only traps about 60% of the lint removed from tumbling laundry. The other 40% escapes into your dryer vent system where it builds up and restricts air flow. As the lint builds up, heat and moisture cannot escape and clothes take longer to dry.
Sticky, moist lint attracts more lint as it builds up in the dryer vent system. Lint is flammable; a dryer fire will spread very quickly. A professional dryer vent cleaning specialist can inspect your system to be sure it meets today's safety codes. Not only is dryer vent cleaning essential; proper installation using the right type of venting material is important to ensure safety.
Webb Dickson owns Dryer Vent Wizard in New Hampshire. He provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair and dryer vent installation for homes and businesses while educating his customers on the importance of proper maintenance to prevent fires and save energy while prolonging the life of their appliance.
Of course the greenest of clothes dryers is the clothesline; however, this is not considered an option for most people today. So the thing to do is be conservative with the clothes dryer to reduce harmful impact to our environment while reducing energy cost.
Clean Clogged Dryer Vents
When you clean the lint filter after each load, notice how much lint is on it; realize that this is only about 60% of the lint that was removed from laundry; the other 40% escaped into the back of the dryer and the dryer ducts. Dryer vent cleaning is recommended annually to prevent excessive lint build-up.
Clogged dryer vents reduce air flow, causing your dryer to work harder and run longer to dry a load of laundry. This is a waste of energy. Clogged dryer vents cause your dryer to cost an additional $300 per year to operate.
Failure to clean dryer vents is the number one cause of dryer fires; over 15,000 occur each year. Take steps to reduce lint build up and have professional dryer vent cleaning performed annually to keep your dryer operating safely and efficiently.
Don't Over-load the Dryer
Over-loading the dryer causes wear on the appliance due to the weight being more than the dryer was designed to handle. It reduces the efficiency of the dryer because air needs to circulate between the clothes for them to dry.
Dry heavier items separate from light weight clothes and do back to back, full loads of laundry. Don't allow the dryer to cool down between loads; take advantage of the pre-heated dryer to start the next load.
When the time comes to purchase a new dryer, choose one with a cool-down cycle and automatic dry cycle. New dryers have moisture sensors that automatically stop your dryer when clothes are dry. This reduces drying time, saves energy and prolongs the life of your clothing as it prevents over-drying.
Proper use of the dryer and cleaning dryer vents will reduce wear on the appliance, prevent premature repairs, save energy and prevent a dryer fire. That's a huge savings compared to the cost of professional dryer vent cleaning. Dryer manufacturers recommend dryer vents be cleaned annually to keep your dryer operating safely and efficiently.
Webb Dickson owns Dryer Vent Wizard, your single source for all your dryer vent needs; DVW provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair, and dryer vent installation for homes and businesses in New Hampshire and Middlesex and Essex County, Massachusetts. Visit http://www.nhdryervent.com
Dryer vent cleaning is often overlooked by homeowners when performing regular appliance maintenance. Failure to clean dryer vents is the leading cause of over 15,000 dryer fires reported annually causing injury, death and nearly $100 million in property damages. Considering these staggering numbers, the fee for dryer vent cleaning is little compared to the loss experienced after a dryer fire.
Other causes of dryer fires include storing combustible material near the dryer, mechanical and electrical problems and the use of vinyl, plastic or flexible foil for dryer vents. This used to be acceptable; however, UL safety standards have changed. Dryer vents should be made of rigid or semi-rigid metal.
Here are some tips for consumers to prevent dryer fires and to protect themselves in the event of a fire:
Clothes dryers are the most likely appliance to cause a fire if not properly maintained. The best person to perform dryer vent cleaning and maintenance is one who specializes in dryer vent systems. It is not recommended that you use a furnace duct cleaning company to do the job. A dryer vent professional will also clean inside the clothes dryer and be sure that it is working safely and efficiently, preventing fires and saving energy.
Webb Dickson is the owner of Dryer Vent Wizard of New Hampshire. He specializes in all dryer exhaust issues. Read more about dryer fire prevention and energy savings at http://dryerventcleaningmanchesternh.blogspot.com/
Dryer Vent Wizard is the largest chain of dryer vent cleaning, repair, replacement and alteration specialists in the US with nearly 50 franchisees in major markets.
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 your single source for all your dryer vent needs. We provide dryer vent inspection ,cleaning, repair, and installation. Dryer vent service is all we do, so we are the experts! And our primary goal is safety so when we arrive at the customers home, we will perform a 10 point inspection(including air flow and temperature measurements) to assess the current situation. We will then write up our findings and review them in depth with the customer to ensure that they understand what we found and what we propose be done. Each technician comes fully trained, and each van fully stocked, so we can solve any dryer vent problem from a simple cleaning to the installation of a completely new dryer vent system. We have been in business for 2 years and are licensed and insured. We are an accredited member of the BBB and are listed on Angie's List.
Our services include:
We service the entire state of New Hampshire, Berlin, Claremont, Concord, Franklin, Keene, Laconia, Lebanon, Manchester, Nashua, Portsmouth, and Rochester-Dover; and Middlesex and Essex Counties in Massachusetts: Action, Amesbury, Andover, Ashby, Ashland, Auburndale, Ayer, Bedford, Beverly, Billerica, Boxborough, Burlington, Byfield, Carlisle, Chelmsford, Chestnut Hill, Concord, Danvers, Devens, Dracut, Dunstable, Essex, Framingham, George Town, Gloucester, Groton, Groveland, Hamilton, Hanscom AFB, Hathorne, Haverhill, Holliston, Hopkinton, Hudson, Ipswich, Lawrence, Lincoln, Littleton, Lowell, Lynn, Lynnfield, Manchester, Marblehead, Marlborough, Maynard, Merrimac, Methuen, Middleton, Nahant, Natick, Newbury, Newburyport, North Reading, North Waltham, Nutting Lake, Pebody, Pepperell, Pinehurst, Prides Crossing, Reading, Rockport, Rowley, Salem, Sherborn, Shirley, South Hamilton, Stow, Sudbury, Swampscott, Tewksbury, Topsfield, Townsend, Tyngsboro, Waban, Waverley, Wayland, Wenham, Westford, Weston, Wilmington and Woodville
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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