Maintenance the Downingtown Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard Prevents Damage to Dryer

Service by the Wizard helps to save money by saving energy and reducing the chance of breakdown leading to expensive dryer repair service

 

Downingtown PA – The Downingtown Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard has an important message for over 80% of Americans who own clothes dryers. The home dryer is a sturdy and costly appliance. Without proper maintenance to the dryer vent costly repairs can result in expensive damage and unnecessary repair costs, as well as danger to one’s family in the form of a fire hazard.

Owners should schedule annual dryer vent inspection and maintenance by a qualified dryer exhaust technician. Dryers produce lint and only about half of it is caught by the lint trap. The rest sneaks into the dryer cabinet, around working parts and the heating element (or flame in a gas dryer), and into the dryer duct where it can cause a dangerous blockage and restrict airflow.

Dryer vent cleaning by the Wizard is the best way to eliminate a fire hazard while improving dryer performance. The Wizard encourages residents to set up regularly scheduled visits for dryer vent inspection and service. Lint accumulation can be dangerous and costly as restricted air flow makes the dryer run longer costing more in already high energy prices. To make sure the dryer is running efficiently and safely contact the Wizard for professional dryer vent service.

Gerry Rhen, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard (http://downingtown.dryerventcleaningnow.com/), explains to his customers that as lint collects in the dryer vent hose the hose heats up, and the greater the buildup the hotter it gets. Eventually this condition can lead to a dryer fire with lint being the fuel to allow it to burn hot and spread quickly. The simple solution is to have the dryer vent serviced often. This way one can rest assured that home is safe at all times.

Adding to the problem of restricted air flow, especially in dryer vents behind the dryer are crimps, kinks and sharp turns in the dryer vent hose. A longer hose will cut down on the flow of air which is crucial for proper function and efficiency. These crimps and turns also give an added place for lint to build up causing the possibility of damage to the dryer and fire in the home.

Dryer Vent Wizard combines service with education to ensure dryer safety. By ordering service by the Wizard all questions about dryer vent maintenance can be answered and money can be saved by making sure the dryer is functioning properly with a clean and healthy dryer vent hose.

Dryer Vent Wizard provides dryer vent cleaning, repair and new dryer vent installation for homes and businesses in Chester and Delaware Counties, Wayne, Devon, West Chester, Downingtown and nearby cities and communities. Visit http://www.getthelintout.org/ to learn more.



About Dryer Vent Wizard:
Dryer Vent Wizard 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 over 60 franchisees in major markets. Dryer Vent Wizard franchisees work to promote public awareness on the importance of dryer vent cleaning to prevent dryer fires and save energy. Consumer education while making clothes dryers safer and greener are the main focus of DVW franchisees. Dryer Vent Wizard was founded in 2004 by Dave Lavalle who is also the founder of the Mr. Handyman franchise.

Dryer Vent Cleaning Downingtown Wizard Asks What do Dryer Vents and Holiday Lights have in Common?

Poorly maintained dryer vents and old holiday lights can both be a fire hazard and neither should be on when no one is home or residents are asleep 

 

Downingtown, PA – The Downingtown Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard educates consumers while performing an important home service. The Wizard enjoys building relationships with his customers and providing tips to prevent dryer fires and save energy. With the holidays approaching, the Wizard is inspired to add holiday related safety tips to his conversation.

Here is a riddle from the Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard: What do dryer vents and holiday lights have in common? The answer: Both can be a fire hazard. Homeowners should never leave the house or go to sleep while the dryer is running and the Christmas lights are on.

When dryer vents are clogged with lint, air flow is restricted and the dryer can overheat. Increased drying time is an indication of a clogged dryer vent making the dryer work harder and use more energy to do its job. Eventually, this situation will lead to a dryer fire.

Dryer vent cleaning is the best way to eliminate a fire hazard and improve dryer performance. Dryer vent cleaning is important maintenance to increase dryer efficiency and extend the life of the appliance. Proper dryer vent installation is also important to be sure the system meets current safety standards.

Gerry Rhen, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard (http://www.getthelintout.org/) shares fire prevention tips with his customers while performing dryer vent service. As he gets into the holiday spirit he provides the following safety tips:

• Choose lights that are safety tested by a reputable laboratory, for example UL (Underwriters Laboratories) or ETL (Electrical Testing Laboratories). This information will be noted on the packaging the lights come in if they are deemed safe by these laboratories.

• Use the mini lights; the older style, larger bulbs burn much hotter. Choose lights that have fuses in the plugs.

• Check your lights before hanging them each year; look for broken sockets, loose connections and frayed or bare wire.

• Check the wattage when replacing burned out bulbs.

• For outdoor decorating, check the package to be sure the lights can be used outdoors. Plug outdoor decorations into a GFCI outlet and secure lights with insulated holders, not tacks or nails.


Dryer vents and Christmas lights have more in common than one would think. Both can be fire hazards. Never leave the house or go to sleep when the dryer is running and the Christmas lights are on. Clean dryer vents annually and check Christmas light strands for damage and wear before using. Dryer Vent Wizard wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday season.



About Dryer Vent Wizard:
Dryer Vent Wizard 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 60 franchisees in major markets. Dryer Vent Wizard franchisees work to promote public awareness on the importance of dryer vent cleaning to prevent dryer fires and save energy. Consumer education while making clothes dryers safer and greener are the main focus of DVW franchisees. Dryer Vent Wizard was founded in 2004 by Dave Lavalle who is also the founder of the Mr. Handyman franchise.