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:
Peter Lui-Owner
Dryer Vent Wizard of Northwest Seattle
Phone: 866-498-7233
Email: plui@dryerventwizard.com
Service Area: Peter Lui services King County, Seattle, Bothell, Woodinville, Shoreline, Redmond, Bellevue, Snohomish County, Lynnwood, Monroe, Snohomish, Arlington, Marysville, Lake Stevens and neighboring cities and communities
Comments from satisfied customers who fill out postcard survey is evidence of DVW's quality service
Redmond, WA-"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 Peter Lui, Dryer Vent Wizard, (DVW), Dry Clothes, Safe Homes, NW Seattle, 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 Lui.
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 Lui, whose Seattle franchise specializes in dryer vent cleaning, replacing vents made of flammable material, repairing and altering vents for residential and commercial clients.
Lui shares these maintenance "tips" to keep dryers running efficiently and reduce energy consumption and costs:
•· 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.
•· Have dryer vents professionally cleaned and inspected annually
•· Clean lint traps before and after drying a load. .
•· Wash lint screens with soap and water every few months to remove residue left behind by fabric softeners.
Warning signs to look for:
•· Clothes are taking more than one cycle to dry, especially jeans and towels.
•· No lint visible in lint screen.
•· Dryer repeatedly stops during a cycle.
"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 Lui.
In addition conserving energy, the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), dryer manufacturers 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.
Dryer Vent Wizard, Dry Clothes, Safe Homes was founded in 2004 in Boston, Massachusetts by David Lavalle to fill the gap between consumers who needed an "urgent response" to their dryer vent problems and appliance repair centers that focus on mechanical repairs. Peter Lui services King County, Seattle, Bothell, Woodinville, Shoreline, Redmond, Bellevue, Snohomish County, Lynnwood, Monroe, Snohomish, Arlington, Marysville, Lake Stevens and neighboring cities and communities.
Contact:
Peter Lui-Owner
Dryer Vent Wizard of Northwest Seattle
Phone: 866-498-7233
Email: plui@dryerventwizard.com
Website: http://www.dryerventwizard.com
Thru hard work and persistence, Peter Lui achieves a goal to own a business and provide great service to his community
Lynnwood, Washington -- Peter Lui, former Sr. Finance Manager, traded his business suit for a logo-ed uniform to own and operate a Dryer Vent Wizard, Safe Homes, Dry Clothes (DVW), franchise in Seattle Metro Area.
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 Peter decided he didn't want back into corporate America and wasn't ready to retire, he looked into franchising. Having a high level of customer service experience earlier in his career gave him 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, Lui 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 Lui.
According to the company, consumer response to DVW has been positive, although a big part of what he does is 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 Lui.
A January 2007 report by the U.S. Fire Administration indicates 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, accountant turned entrepreneur Lui 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.
He also shares 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 Lui, "will create a safe environment in their homes, prolong the life of their dryer and save money on energy bills."
Contact:
Peter Lui-Owner
Dryer Vent Wizard of Northwest Seattle
Phone: 866-498-7233
Email: plui@dryerventwizard.com
Website: http://www.dryerventwizard.com
Peter Lui is an asset to his community who enjoys fundraising for charities and educating his customers on dryer vent maintenance and clothes dryer fire prevention
Seattle, WA - Greg Longe, co-president of Dryer Vent Wizard (DVW), Dry Clothes, Safe Homes, announced the awarding of a DVW franchise in Seattle, Washington. Local resident, CPA and former Sr. financial manager Peter Lui, will service the Seattle metro area.
Dryer Vent Wizard, Dry Clothes, Safe Homes is a national franchise company specializing in dryer fire prevention and "urgent response" dryer and dryer vent maintenance, repair, replacement and alterations.
Peter Lui, born in China and raised in Hong Kong came to the U.S. when he was 19. Working 80 hour weeks as a window, store front, and mirror installer, he saved enough money to attend college. He worked hard, studied hard and became a CPA in 1996. His persistence and focus in meeting his goals has let to his purchasing his DVW franchise in September, 2007. Peter displays the same persistence and focus when examining dryer vent systems to find and correct flaws that are potential fire hazards. He also explains to his customers exactly what his is looking for, what he finds and what he is doing to correct the problem. He makes sure the customer understands how their system works and what is required to keep it working safely and efficiently.
Founded in 2004 by David Lavalle in Boston, Massachusetts the company has awarded 50 franchises in major metro markets since franchising began in March 2005.
Dryer Vent Wizard specializes in dryer fire prevention and "urgent response" dryer and vent maintenance, repair, replacement and alterations. DVW services keep dryers functioning properly, prevent dryer fires and reduce energy costs. Peter Lui urges consumers to visit http://www.dryerventwizard.com for tips on dryer fire prevention.
Contact:
Peter Lui-Owner
Dryer Vent Wizard of Northwest Seattle
Phone: 866-498-7233
Email: plui@dryerventwizard.com
Website: http://www.dryerventwizard.com
Peter Lui provides dryer vent cleaning, repair and installation services in King County, Seattle, Bothell, Woodinville, Shoreline, Redmond, Bellevue, Snohomish County, Lynnwood, Monroe, Snohomish, Arlington, Marysville, Lake Stevens
The Dryer Vent Wizard knows everything about dryer vents and dryer vent cleaning. Here is more information on the care and maintenance of your clothes dryer vent.
Who needs dryer vent cleaning?
Spring and Fall are ideal times to schedule a dryer vent cleaning.
Your Dryer Vents are All-Important
There are many things that contribute to the proper operation of a clothes dryer. The venting is perhaps the most critical. Below we describe a dryer's functions and how its venting plays a part.
Moisture
One of the most important functions of a dryer is the elimination of moisture recovered during the heating of damp clothing. This moisture is held in the warm air produced by the dryer as humidity, and is normally expelled to the outdoors through the dryer's vent. If this air can not be adequately removed, poor drying will result.
This moisture can also condense into pools of water in the dryer vent, eventually leaking out. Any moisture accumulation inside the dryer ducting is a sign of poor venting which should be looked into. Schedule the Dryer Vent Wizard for a dryer vent cleaning and inspection.
Heat
The heat is another important function of a dryer. Many current dryer models have a 'one-time', non-resettable, thermal fuse or safety. These safety devices will open should the dryer's vent not be installed properly, or if it becomes restricted. Once this happens, the dryer will no longer heat and will require the part to be replaced to correct the condition. On some dryer designs (usually gas) failure of one of these thermal fuses will totally stop the dryer operation altogether.
On older models without one of these thermal safeties, poor venting can cause the dryer to cycle on its safety thermostat, instead of the temperature control thermostat. This usually contributes to poor drying and can cause overheating. On some models, the malfunctioning of the timer operation affects some cycles.
Dryer vent problems could be avoided with regular dryer vent cleaning.
Peter Lui, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard of Seattle, services the following areas: King County, Seattle, Bothell, Woodinville, Shoreline, Redmond, Bellevue, Snohomish County, Lynnwood, Monroe, Snohomish, Arlington, Marysville, Lake Stevens
We professionally inspect dryer vent systems to be sure there are no fire hazards. We clean, repair, replace and alter dryer vents while educating our customers on dryer fire prevention.
Peter Lui is franchise owner/operator of Dryer Vent Wizard (DVW), Dry Clothes, Safe Homes, a home service franchise based in northwest Seattle. He purchased the rights to franchise DVW in September 2007.
Dryer Vent Wizard specializes in dryer fire prevention and "urgent response" dryer and vent maintenance, repair, replacement and alterations. DVW services keep dryers functioning properly, prevent dryer fires and reduce energy costs.
Prior to becoming a Dryer Vent Wizard franchisee, Mr. Lui was a Sr. Finance Manager for Western Wireless International/Alltel.
Lui, born in China and raised in Hong Kong came to the U.S. when he was 19. Working 80 hour weeks as a window, store front, and mirror installer, he saved enough money to attend college. While attending classes full time he also worked 40 hour weeks. He became a U.S. citizen and moved to the Seattle, WA area after graduating with a B. A. in accounting from University of Montana in 1994. He became a licensed CPA in April of 1996.
During his 13 years as an accountant/CPA Peter worked for a variety of companies large and small as well as non-for-profits. In his spare time Peter enjoys fund raising for the American Heart Association, American Cancer Association and Public Broadcasting. He is also an active member of Mountaineers, a nature lovers group, enjoys yoga and tennis. Lui, 39, is single and resides in Lynnwood, Washington.
Our services include:
And one of our most important services is seeing that our customers understand the importance of every day cleaning and maintenance of dryer vents, between annual inspections and cleaning. We spend time with each customer to explain how to maintain their dryer vent systems and the warning signs of clogged vents to look for.
Peter Lui services the following areas: King County, Seattle, Bothell, Woodinville, Shoreline, Redmond, Bellevue, Snohomish County, Lynnwood, Monroe, Snohomish, Arlington, Marysville, Lake Stevens
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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