Dryer Fire Prevention Advice Provided by Dryer Vent Wizard of Farmington
The Wizard combines service with education to make clothes dryers safer and greener in his neighborhood
Farmington, CT – Dryer vent cleaning is the best way to prevent dryer fires and other dryer related hazards. Dryer vent cleaning improves dryer performance and increases dryer efficiency. Most people own clothes dryers; yet are aware of how important dryer vent cleaning is to dryer fire prevention and energy savings.
John Moffat, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard, encourages residents to look around their home for fire hazards and make necessary corrections. Clothes dryers are more likely to cause a fire than a furnace or stove. Unfortunately, clothes dryers are also the most neglected appliance when it comes to annual maintenance. Dryer vent cleaning is the Wizard’s number one dryer fire prevention tip.
In addition to dryer fire prevention good dryer maintenance also improves dryer performance and helps reduce the risk of breakdown. One of the most common complaints addressed by the Wizard is increased drying time. Many people think they need to service or replace the dryer when it takes an additional cycle to dry clothes. Few are aware that increased drying time indicates poor airflow and a potential fire hazard. Rarely does it mean that the dryer is worn out or in need of repair. Dryer vent cleaning is the solution.
Another common misconception among consumers is thinking that if they clean the lint screen after every load, then professional dryer vent cleaning is not necessary. Keeping the lint filter clean is good dryer maintenance; however, it is not enough to ensure complete safety and efficiency. Eventually, dryer lint will build up in the dryer vent system and need to be removed by the Wizard (http://dryerventrepairguy.blogspot.com/).
John explains to all his customers that the lint screen only traps about 60% of lint removed from laundry. Much of the lint that escapes the lint filter will end up in the dryer ducts and the dryer cabinet. Every dryer vent system needs dryer vent cleaning performed periodically. There is no maintenance-free dryer vent system.
John Moffat owns Dryer Vent Wizard of Hartford County, specializing in professional dryer vent installation and dryer vent cleaning for homes and businesses. Education is an important part of the Wizard’s service and he is happy to provide dryer fire prevention tips to all his customers. Visit http://farmingtonct.dryerventcleaningnow.com/ 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.