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As with any new appliance purchase, consumers are concerned with energy efficiency when they choose a model. When looking at clothes dryers, choose one that has automatic sensors that shut the dryer off when the clothes are dry.
Electric versus Gas Dryers
Generally speaking, gas dryers cost about half as much to operate than electric dryers. Your local appliance store should have information about the operating costs for both gas and electric on the model you are considering.
Outdoor Venting
By law, all dryers must be vented to the outdoors; not the basement, attic or craw space. The combination of heat and moisture can produce mold which is harmful to your health. It can cause damage to the walls and ceilings in your home. If you have a gas dryer there is also a carbon monoxide concern.
Proper Venting Code

The dryer exhaust duct should be 4 inches in diameter and have a smooth interior. It should be made of rigid metal, not flexible foil or vinyl. Short and straight is the rule for dryer venting for optimum air-flow. 45 degree and 90 degree turns slow down the air-flow and put stress on the dryer. A very long duct also slows down air-flow.
Dryer Vent Cleaning
There are tools available for homeowners to purchase for cleaning their dryer ducts. One is a brush that attaches to a long, flexible rod. There is also a vent cleaning augur brush that rotates on a cordless drill. Dryer lint also accumulates inside the dryer, around the drum, motor, heating element, etc...
Some dryer vents are short, straight and easy for the homeowner to get to. Others require special tools and the expertise of a dryer vent cleaning professional.
No matter how energy efficient your clothes dryer is, it will cost an additional $200 - 300 per year to operate if it does not get proper air flow. You must have a proper dryer vent and exhaust system for your dryer to operate efficiently.
Gary Collins, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard of Greater Cleveland specializes in dryer vent cleaning, maintenance, repair and alterations, while educating consumers on preventing clothes dryer fires. Visit http://dryerventcleaningcleveland.blogspot.com/ for more information.
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and home ownership becomes an even more attractive idea.
For all things real estate, email me at dwilson@cutlerhomes.com or call me at 330 904-4545.
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All Aboard the Cuyahoga Valley Train!

Have you ridden the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad train yet? The CVSR offers affordable regular excursions through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Some excursions you can hop out in Penninsula, Akron or in the summer months, Canton, go exploring then get on the next train back.
Bike Aboard! Have you heard about the $2 fare for bicyclists? You can ride as far as you and then ride the train back to your car. Pretty cool!
Cuyahoga Valley Railroad also offers a variety of special events, including beer and wine tasting train, day out with Thomas the Tank Engine, Steam Fest, the Polar Express, murder mysteries and more. You can charter the train for private groups or your own events.
I road the train a couple of summers ago. It was fun and different with swaying of the train. Our group got out in Pennisula, had lunch and caught the next train back.
Check this out this summer for family fun.
For all things real estate email me at dwilson@cutlerhomes.com or call 330 904-4545.
Your Stark Realtor
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Celebrate Earth Day April 22, 2009

Save the Earth, yes, you! Let's give back to the planet just as we take from it. I don't know, I'm getting sentimental, but I have started to recycle. Gotta start somewhere.
Here are some ideas we can all try, to celebrate Earth Day, by conserving energy, money and the earth.
LIGHTING
APPLIANCES
BUY LOCAL
WATER
HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
These tips are brought to you by Deborah Wilson "Your Stark Realtor".
Email me at dwilson@cutlerhomes.com or call me at 330- 904-4545 for more Real Estate information.
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Canton OH Day Planner.
Minority Heath Fair
Greater Stark County Urban League will host a free minority heath fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Southest Community Center at 1400 Sherrick Rd SE, Canton OH 44707.
Sign Comedy
Keith Wann's American Sign Language Comedy Tour will stop at Kent State University Stark Campus on Saturday. The show, presented in sign language and voice-interpreted, features popular deaf-community Keith Wann and Crom Saunders. The show begins at 7pm in the Main Hall auditorium on the campus at 6000 Frank Ave NW. Tickets re $20 in advance or $25 at the door.
Brought to you by DeborahWilson, Cutler Real Estate
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