Wilmington Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard Raising Public Awareness about the Importance of Dryer Maintenance

All dryer vent systems require maintenance, no matter how old the dryer is or what type of system is in the home

 

Wilmington DE – The Wilmington Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard works to raise public awareness about the danger of dryer fires. The U. S. Fire Administration reports over 17,000 dryer fires each year with poor dryer maintenance being the leading cause.

According to Gerry Rhen, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard (http://wilmingtonde.dryerventcleaningnow.com/) about 80% of Americans have clothes dryers, and most of them are unaware of the necessity of dryer vent cleaning service to prevent fires and improve dryer performance.

Dryer maintenance service is important no matter how old the dryer is or what type of system is in the home. The newer, energy efficient models can cause more lint to build up in the dryer vent line. Second story laundry rooms and larger homes require longer dryer vent runs which cause dryers to work harder. In many cases, the dryer vent itself is considered a fire hazard because it doesn’t current safety standards.

The Dryer Vent Cleaning Wilmington Wizard urges area residents to schedule a dryer vent inspection and maintenance regularly. Dryer vent cleaning prevents dryer fires, reduces energy costs and improves dryer performance.

Gerry Rhen owns Dryer Vent Wizard of Delaware, also serving cities in northeastern Maryland. He specializes in commercial and residential dryer vent service, dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair and new dryer vent installation. His customers include homeowners and renters, landlords, property managers and homeowner’s associations, beauty shops, pet shelters, assisted living facilities and anyone who has a clothes dryer. Visit www.dryerventwizarddelaware.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.

Service by the Wilmington Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard is Not Just for Homeowners

The Wizard wants everyone to know that dryer maintenance is critical to safety whether using gas or electric; commercial or residential clothes dryers

 

Wilmington DE – Dryer Vent Wizard is a national dryer vent service provider that specializes only in dryer vents, so they are the experts to trust for commercial and residential dryer vent cleaning. The Wizard provides dryer vent inspections and service in Delaware and Cecil County Maryland. All cloths dryers require maintenance and the Wizard provides the service for homeowners, and landlords, condo associations and apartment managers, pet shelters and beauty salons; and anyone that operates one or more clothes dryers.

The clothes dryer is a simple, sturdy appliance that will function effectively for many years. Unlike most appliances, clothes dryers should not lose efficiency as they age. Even an older clothes dryer should be capable of drying a load of laundry in less than one hour. Increased drying time does not indicate age or wear. It is a warning sign of an airflow blockage that can become a serious fire hazard if dryer vent cleaning is neglected.

Gerry Rhen, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard (http://wilmingtonde.dryerventcleaningnow.com/) combines service with education to help his customers understand the need for proper dryer maintenance. He explains that to them that most dryer performance problems are directly related to poor ventilation. Dryer vent cleaning service will extend the life of the dryer while improving safety and performance.

Removing heat and moisture from tumbling laundry is the most important function of the clothes dryer. The dryer duct and dryer vent provides airflow to send the moist heated air outside. Contrary to popular belief, the dryer vent is not designed to carry dryer lint out of the home. About 60 percent of lint from laundry is caught in the lint screen and the rest goes into the dryer cabinet to interfere with working parts or accumulates in the dryer duct. As the moist lint sticks to the sides of the dryer vent tube it attracts more lint until it blocks airflow and causes the dryer to overheat and catch on fie.

A clogged dryer duct will make the dryer work harder and take longer to do its job. When left unchecked, the situation becomes hazardous. Lint is highly combustible and all it takes is a small spark from within the dryer to start a rapidly spreading fire. The hazard can be eliminated by calling Dryer Vent Wizard for a dryer vent inspection and evaluation. Visit http://www.dryerventwizarddelaware.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.

Dryer Vent Wizard of Wilmington Explains how Dryer Vent Cleaning Prevents Devastating Fires

He takes the time to explain to each customer the warning signs indicating a need for dryer vent repair or cleaning service

Wilmington DE -- According to the local Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard, over 80 percent of Americans own a clothes dryer; yet, only about 20 percent of owners are aware of the danger associated with them. The dryer is an indispensible appliance but few people understand the possibility of this common staple causing a devastating fire.

Thousands of dryer fires happen each year resulting in deaths, injuries and loss of homes. Failure to clean dryer ducts is cited as the leading cause of dryer fires. Increased drying time is the most common sign indicating the need for dryer vent cleaning, but there are other signs owners should be aware of. Some people have burned themselves on a hot zipper or metal studs on jeans when removing laundry from the dryer. A properly maintained dryer should not produce heat to this extreme. Other warning signs of a pending dryer fire include the laundry room becoming hot and humid during a dry cycle or the top of the dryer getting hot.

Gerry Rhen, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard (http://wilmingtonde.dryerventcleaningnow.com/) combines service with education to increase public awareness of the need for proper dryer vent installation and regularly scheduled dryer vent cleaning service. He makes sure his customer understands the warning signs indicating an overheated dryer which will cause a fire if left unchecked. Gerry’s customers appreciate his concern and often post positive reviews:

“If anybody in the Wilmington Delaware area has issues with their dryer, I highly recommend you call Dryer Vent Wizard. They did a great job fixing my problem. Come to find out this problem could of set my house on fire. So many times we don’t think about something like this but dryer lint & heat is one of the most common components that start house fires.” Happy customer is Wilmington.

The Wizard also warns people not to put rags or clothing that have been soaked with flammable substances like gasoline or cleaning solvents into the dryer, even if they have been washed. Residue can remain from these flammable liquids and generate vapors that could cause a fire. These items should be line dried.

Improper dryer vent installation or use of plastic of vinyl dryer duct material can also lead to a fire hazard. The Wizard suggests everyone, even the DIY homeowner, have a dryer vent inspection to be sure their system meets current safety standards. The updates in dryer vent safety standards have reduced the number of dryer fires by about 35 percent since the late 1970’s, but many people still use the outdated dryer vent systems.



Gerry Rhen owns Dryer Vent Wizard of Delaware, also serving Cecil County Maryland. The Wizard specializes in commercial and residential dryer vent service, dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair and new dryer vent installation. His customers include homeowners and renters, landlords, property managers and homeowner’s associations, beauty shops, pet shelters, assisted living facilities and anyone who has a clothes dryer. Visit http://www.dryerventwizarddelaware.com/ to learn more.