Mike Alder

Service Area: Treasure Valley, Idaho, Ada County, Starr, Eagle, Garden City, Meridian, Boise, Kuna, Canyon County, Nampa, Caldwell, Gem County, Emmett, Boise County, Idaho City, Horseshoe Bend, Owyhee County, Elmore County, Mountain Home

Property Managers in Boise, ID are taught the importance of Dryer Vent Cleaning and Fire Prevention

10-23-08

Mike Alder demonstrates proper dryer vent cleaning and maintenance at a workshop for real estate investors

Boise, ID - Over 15,000 fires per year are caused by clothes dryers; most of these fires could easily be prevented with proper dryer vent cleaning and maintenance. Mike Alder, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard, recently attended a real estate investors' workshop where he spoke to property managers and landlords.

Mike brought samples of proper and improper dryer vent material and explained how using the wrong type of venting can create a fire hazard. "Vinyl and plastic dryer ducts need to be replaced with semi-rigid metal to meet today's safety codes and UL standards. Dryer vents should be professionally inspected and cleaned at least once a year to prevent lint build-up from causing a fire. When tenants don't properly maintain their dryer vent systems, the landlords end up being liable for whatever happens. In large buildings, many lives are at risk, because of one negligent tenant," Mike explained.

Dryer Vent Wizard, Dry Clothes, Safe Homes, specializes in dryer vent cleaning, repair, installation and alterations. They also provide a great service to their community, educating each customer in dryer vent maintenance and dryer fire prevention. Service technicians cover everything they need to know about maintaining their dryer vent system. DVW technicians will teach them how to properly clean and maintain the system between annual inspections and professional cleanings.

One investor, who owns a very large apartment building said, "I never really gave this a thought. I appreciate Mike's advice; he demonstrated how easily a dryer fire can happen. I learned that a clothes dryer is actually more likely to cause a fire than a furnace or stove! I'm going to set an appointment with Mike to inspect my building and home too.

Mike Alder urges landlords and apartment building managers to have all dryer vents in the building professionally cleaned and inspected at least once a year or whenever a tenant moves out. "The cost of the inspections and necessary repairs is really small compared to potential damages, injuries and even loss of lives if a fire should occur," said MIke. Visit http://www.dryerventwizard.com for great fire prevention tips and more information.

Contact:

Mike Alder

Dryer Vent Wizard of Idaho

Phone: 866-498-7233

This press release was submitted by Right Now Marketing Group, LLC

Dryer Vent Cleaning and Repair Company, Boise, Idhao Joins National Fire Protection Association Awareness Efforts

10-23-08

DVW strives to educate consumers to promote dryer vent fire safety awareness with campaign, "Don't Let Your Dryer Start a Fire, Keep Your Home Safe and Sound

Boise, ID -- October marks Fire Prevention month across the country. Dryer Vent Wizard, Dry Clothes, Safe Homes is joining the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), in fire prevention awareness efforts by launching "Don't Let Your Dryer Start a Fire, Keep Your Home Safe and Sound," campaign.

"We find most consumers think it's normal for their dryer to take more than one cycle to dry a load of clothing and don't realize this is a warning sign and fire hazard," says Mike Alder, DVW franchise owner who is part of a nationwide chain of dryer vent cleaning, repair, replacement and alteration specialists in the U.S.

During this month, consumers are encouraged to visit the http://www.dryerventwizard.com to become informed of the dangers that lurk in the laundry room and receive a free tips and a downloadable brochure on dryer fire prevention.

According to the U.S. Fire Administration, there are over 15,000 dryer fires per year. Most of these tragic fires, causing property damage, injuries and death, could have been easily prevented with proper dryer vent cleaning and maintenance.

In a recent interview, Mike Alder said, "I always take the time to educate my customers, showing them exactly how their dryer vent system works and how to properly maintain it between my annual visits. Many have called the office, emailed or written to thank our technicians for taking the time to make them aware of the dangers that could be lurking in their laundry home."

Mike concluded his interview saying how rewarding he finds his recent career change to be. "I am happy to be servicing my community with an important and vital service," said Mike. "I urge consumers to contact me to have their dryer vent system inspected to be sure it meets current local codes and UL safety standards."

Contact:

Mike Alder

Dryer Vent Wizard of Idaho

Phone: 866-498-7233

Moving Business Owner Makes Career Change in Boise, Idaho to Dryer Vent Cleaning and Fire Prevention

10-23-08

Mike Alder finds it rewarding to be educating consumers on fire prevention while providing a vital service to his community

Boise, ID -- Mike Alder, former business owner of Placer Moving & Delivery transitioned from independent business owner to owner/operator of a Dryer Vent Wizard, Safe Homes, Dry Clothes (DVW), franchise in the Treasure Valley.

"I found DVW provided much needed solutions to consumers' dryer and dryer vent problems," says Alder. "I find this to be a very rewarding career change."

DVW services prevent dryer fires, keep dryers functioning properly and provide energy savings through dryer and dryer vent maintenance, cleaning, repair, replacement and alterations.

According to Alder, consumer response to DVW services has been positive. "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 Alder.

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, moving pro turned Dryer Vent Wizard entrepreneur , Mike Alder 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.

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 Alder, "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. Mike Alder supports fire prevention month in October and he urges consumers to visit http://www.dryerventwizard.com to learn more about dryer vent repair and maintenance and to schedule a dryer vent inspection. Mike services Treasure Valley, Idaho, Ada County, Starr, Eagle, Garden City, Meridian, Boise, Kuna, Canyon County, Nampa, Caldwell, Gem County, Emmett, Boise County, Idaho City, Horseshoe Bend, Owyhee County, Elmore County, Mountain Home and neighboring cities and communities.

Contact:

Mike Alder

Dryer Vent Wizard of Idaho

Phone: 866-498-7233

Dryer Vent Lint, A Lurking Fire Hazard: Dryer Duct and Vent Cleaning and Maintenance Service - Star, Idaho

09-01-08

There was a recent news report of a clothes dryer fire in an apartment building, causing over 30 units to be evacuated. Fire officials also said the building was so old that it did not have a sprinkler system. They reported the cause of the fire to be a clogged dryer vent. Failure to maintain dryer vent systems is the leading cause of clothes dryer fires.

Looks Can Be Deceiving (just because you can't see lint doesn't mean it's not there)

What 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.

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 each and every one of these paths 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 throughout your dryer, the harder your dryer is going to have to work to continue to blow hot air through the system and 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.

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. Mike Alder is servicing the Treasure Valley, Idaho area; he urges you to visit http://www.dryerventwizard.com to schedule an inspection of your dryer vent system.

Contact:

Mike Alder

Dryer Vent Wizard of Idaho

Phone: 866-498-7233