Webb is still emotional over the tragic death of a local mother of four which was caused by a poorly maintained clothes dryer vent
Webb Dickson interviewed last summer; he responded to a news report of a recent dryer fire that took the life of a mother of four. The courageous woman died after saving her daughters while her two boys were able to climb out a window and have neighbors call 911. Unfortunately, the woman was unable to escape before firefighters could respond. "Dryer vent lint is very combustible and a fire will burn hot and spread quickly," Webb explained. "I was very saddened by this news; this tragedy could have easily been prevented. Most people are not aware that their clothes dryer is more likely to cause a fire than their furnace or stove."
Webb Dickson is the owner of Dryer Vent Wizard, a company who specializes in dryer vent cleaning and repair. DVW is the nation's top dryer vent cleaning company with over 50 franchises across the United States. The company has made it mandatory that all service technicians educate their customers on dryer fire prevention while providing excellent service.
Webb Dickson said, "My job is not complete until my customer understands how their dryer vent system works and how they can help to maintain it between my annual visits. Our primary goal is safety so when we arrive at the customer's home, we will perform a 10 point inspection, including air flow and temperature measurements, to assess the current situation. We 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," Webb explained.
Webb concluded the interview by offering tips to prevent dryer fires and warning signs to look for. "The obvious maintenance tip is keeping the lint screen clean between loads of laundry," said Dickson. "It's also very important to be sure the material used for the dryer vent system meets local codes and UL safety standards. If your clothes dryer is taking more than one cycle to dry a load of laundry, this is a serious warning sign. Most people think this is normal for older clothes dryers, but it is rarely a sign of a mechanical problem. Lint build-up causes reduced air flow, therefore, the heat and moisture is unable to escape to the vent outdoors, so the hot moist air remains in the dryer drum, causing the dryer to work harder and eventually overheat and cause a fire."
Dryer Vent Wizard, Dry Clothes, Safe Homes, is an accredited member of the BBB and they support the National Fire Prevention Association. Each technician comes fully trained, and each van is stocked with the proper tools to solve any dryer vent problem from simple cleaning to installation of a complete new system. Visit http://www.massdryervent.com/ for more information and to order service.
Contact:
Dryer Vent Wizard
Webb Dickson
Phone: 978-692-6396
Email: M-E-DryerVentWizard@comcast.net
"Don't Let Your Dryer Start a Fire, Keep Your Home Safe & Sound" are part of Dryer Vent Wizard's ongoing campaign promoting dryer vent safety & fire protection
Dryer fires cause over 15,000 dryer fires annually. Webb Dickson, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard of Massachusetts was recently interviewed. "Failure to clean dryer vents is a major contributor to clothes dryer fires," said Dickson. "Lint clogged dryer vent systems not only cause fires; they make the dryer to work harder, use more energy, and cost more to operate."
Dryer Vent Wizard provides advice to consumers to minimize the risk of dryer fires. They advise consumers to be sure the dryer vent systems are up to code with the city, state and manufacturer by replacing any plastic or foil vent systems with semi-rigid or solid metal venting. "I make sure my customers understand how their dryer vent system works and that they are aware of warning signs of trouble," said Dickson. "My job is not complete my customer knows how to maintain the vent system between annual visits."
The warning signs Webb mentioned are clothes taking more than one cycle to dry, especially jeans and towels, no visible lint on the lint screen, dryer repeatedly stops during a cycle, clothing having a moldy smell after a dry cycle, and clothing being very hot after a dry cycle. Webb explained that all of these are warnings of a fire hazard.
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. Visit http://www.massdryervent.com/ for more information.
Contact:
Dryer Vent Wizard
Webb Dickson
Phone: 978-692-6396
Email: M-E-DryerVentWizard@comcast.net
Webb Dickson finds career rewarding as he provide fire prevention tips to customers in his community
Hillsborough, NH -. Webb Dickson traded in his career for a logo-ed uniform to own and operate a Dryer Vent Wizard, Safe Homes, Dry Clothes (DVW) franchise servicing New Hampshire and Middlesex and Essex Counties in Massachusetts.
DVW services prevent dryer fires, keep dryers functioning properly and provide energy savings through dryer and dryer vent cleaning, maintenance, repair, replacement and alterations.
Webb Dicksn researched several concepts before deciding to purchase a Dryer Vent Wizard franchise. Since entering the dryer vent cleaning business, he has found his career to be very rewarding. "My job is not finished until my customers understand how their dryer vent system works and how to properly maintain it between my annual visits," said Webb in a recent interview. "My customers let me know how much they appreciate my concern for their safety."
In an effort to make consumers more aware, Webb Dickson shares these maintenance "tips" to prevent dryer fires and keep dryers running efficiently. He urges consumers to be sure their dryer vent systems are UL safety compliant, to clean the lint screen after every load of laundry and to never leave the house or go to sleep while the dryer is running.
Webb also tells his customers to watch for warning signs of potential fire hazards, like clothes taking more than one cycle to dry, no visible lint on the screen between loads, dryer repeatedly stopping during a cycle and clothes having a moldy smell after drying.
Webb Dickson of Dryer Vent Wizard provides dryer vent inspection, cleaning, repair, and installation. Dryer Vent Wizard services all of New Hampshire and Middlesex and Essex Counties in Massachusettes. Visit http://www.nhdryervent.com for more information.
Contact:
Dryer Vent Wizard
Webb Dickson
Phone: 978-692-6396
Email: M-E-DryerVentWizard@comcast.net
Clothes dryers with venting problems are a leading cause of house fires
Manchester, NH--Clothes dryers are a wonderful invention, but they do require maintenance to assure safety in homes. The National Fire Prevention Administration reports over 15,000 fires annually, costing millions of dollars, many injuries and loss of lives. Webb Dickson, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard receives letters and emails from customers thanking him for taking the time to share tips on dryer fire prevention.
Webb Dickson advises all his customers that proper maintenance and installation of dryer vent systems is important. Webb explains, "dryer vents should be as short as possible and contain few bends and turns which can inhibit venting and cause lint to build up and clog the vent." Dryer Vent Wizard does not advise use of sheet metal screws when attaching multiple sections of vent pipe together. They use foil tape instead to eliminate protuberances that cause obstructions where lint can accumulate, eventually leading to a restriction which hampers dryer vent cleaning and allows lint to build up.
Webb also tells his customers that in addition to being a fire hazard, clogged dryer vents cost an additional $18 - $24 per month in energy usage. When drying time is longer than normal, this may be a sign that the lint screen or the exhaust duct is blocked.
Dryer Vent Wizard professionally inspects and cleans clothing dryers for homeowners and in commercially-owned buildings. Poorly maintained dryer vents are fire hazards and cause clothes dryers to cost substantially more to operate. Check http://www.nhdryervent.com for more information or to schedule service.
Contact:
Dryer Vent Wizard
Phone: 978-692-6396
Webb was very upset when local news reported a mother of four dying as a result of a clothes dryer fire
Webb Dickson was recently interviewed where he responded to a news report of a recent dryer fire that took the life of a mother of four. The woman died after saving her two daughters. Her two boys were able to climb out a window and have neighbors call 911. Unfortunately, the woman was unable to escape before firefighters could respond. "Dryer vent lint is very combustible and a fire will burn hot and spread quickly," Webb explained. "I was very saddened by this news; this tragedy could have easily been prevented. Most people are not aware that their clothes dryer is more likely to cause a fire than their furnace or stove."
Webb Dickson is the owner of Dryer Vent Wizard, a national dryer vent cleaning and repair company with over 50 franchises across the United States. They specialize in dryer vent cleaning, repairs, alterations and installations while educating consumers on dryer vent maintenance and fire prevention.
Webb Dickson said, "My job is not complete until my customer understands how their dryer vent system works and how they can help to maintain it between my annual visits. Our primary goal is safety so when we arrive at the customer's home, we will perform a 10 point inspection, including air flow and temperature measurements, to assess the current situation. We 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," Webb explained.
Webb concluded the interview by offering tips to prevent dryer fires and warning signs to look for. "The obvious maintenance tip is keeping the lint screen clean between loads of laundry," said Dickson. "It's also very important to be sure the material used for the dryer vent system meets local codes and UL safety standards. If your clothes dryer is taking more than one cycle to dry a load of laundry, this is a serious warning sign. Most people think this is normal for older clothes dryers, but it is rarely a sign of a mechanical problem. Lint build-up causes reduced air flow, therefore, the heat and moisture is unable to escape to the vent outdoors, so the hot moist air remains in the dryer drum, causing the dryer to work harder and eventually overheat and cause a fire."
Dryer Vent Wizard, Dry Clothes, Safe Homes, is an accredited member of the BBB and they support the National Fire Prevention Association. Each technician comes fully trained, and each van is stocked with the proper tools to solve any dryer vent problem from simple cleaning to installation of a complete new system. Visit http://www.massdryervent.com/ for more information and to order service.
Contact:
Dryer Vent Wizard
Webb Dickson
Phone: 978-692-6396
Email: M-E-DryerVentWizard@comcast.net
Website: http://www.massdryervent.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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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