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Dryer vent cleaning is very necessary appliance maintenance. Dryer vent cleaning promotes maximum air flow so your dryer works efficiently. Dryer vent cleaning prevents dryer fires and prolongs the life of your dryer. So why do so many people neglect to perform this important chore? Why is it that over 15,000 dryer fires are reported each year?
Dave Lavalle, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard, has an answer, “Most people take their appliances for granted until they break down, or worse, cause a fire. I find that people are under the impression that as long as they clean the lint filter they will be safe.”
David explained that the lint screen only catches about 60% of dryer lint; the rest escapes into the back of the dryer, around the motor, and in the dryer ducts leading to the vent outside. “As lint builds up in the dryer ducts, air flow is blocked and dryer performance is significantly reduced. Eventually the dryer will break down or over heat, throw a spark, and cause a fire.”
Clothes dryers are by nature very sturdy and hard working machines; however, they do have limitations. Dryer vent cleaning and proper maintenance will keep your dryer operating safely and at maximum performance for years. Visit http://www.dryerventwizard.com to learn more.
Dryer Vent Wizard of Charlotte, NC provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair, dryer vent installation, dryer vent inspections and all dryer vent services for homes and businesses in: Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Huntersville, Matthews, Pineville, Cornelius, Lake Norman, South Park, Ballantyne and neighboring cities and communities. 28202, 28203, 28204, 28205, 28206, 28207, 28208, 28209, 28210, 28211, 28213, 28214, 28215, 28216, 28217, 28223, 28226, 28035, 28036, 28025, 28027, 28078, 28134, 28031, 28144, 28146, 28147.
10937 Harrowfield Rd
Charlotte, NC 28226
704-886-7078
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Dryer vent cleaning is importance maintenance. Dryer vent cleaning prevents dryer fires and increases dryer efficiency. Dryer vent cleaning prevents appliance breakdown and promotes maximum dryer performance.
If you have a gas powered clothes dryer in your home, regular dryer vent cleaning can make a difference between life and death. Gas appliances cost less to operate, but they come with a number of responsibilities to make sure they are being safely used in your home.
Gas dryers, like gas furnaces and gas water heaters, must be properly vented in order to release gas by-products, including carbon monoxide, from your home. Cleaning dryer ducts to remove lint build-up allows carbon monoxide to flow freely from your home along with the heat and moisture from your laundry. When lint is allowed to accumulate and clog the dryer vent system, your dryer works harder to expel the hot air and the levels of carbon monoxide may increase in your home. Too much carbon monoxide can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning which at its worst can lead to death.
Some of the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are:
Dizziness
Headaches
Nausea
Feeling faint and tired
Many people who experience these symptoms don’t realize it until it's too late. They attribute their symptoms to some other reason. With carbon monoxide, you may not even smell the fuel leak as it takes over your home.
What if you are feeling the symptoms?
Once you have the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, even if you aren't sure of the cause, you should get some fresh air and turn off the appliances. Walk outside for a little while and see if you feel better. If you do, you should open up all the windows and doors and air out your house for some time after the appliances are turned off.
It is likely other members of your family are feeling the same types of symptoms as you are. If your symptoms are severe, you should go to the hospital and report that you believe you may be suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning.
The best way to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning is to prevent it in the first place. Like the furnace, which most people have serviced regularly, a clothes dryer should also have periodic professional inspection, cleaning and maintenance. A professional will perform a thorough inspection and make necessary corrections to be sure your dryer vent system is safe and your dryer operates efficiently.
Dave Lavalle provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair and dryer vent installation for consumers and business in Charlotte, NC provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair, dryer vent installation, dryer vent inspections and all dryer vent services for homes and businesses in: Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Huntersville, Matthews, Pineville, Cornelius, Lake Norman, South Park, Ballantyne and neighboring cities and communities. 28202, 28203, 28204, 28205, 28206, 28207, 28208, 28209, 28210, 28211, 28213, 28214, 28215, 28216, 28217, 28223, 28226, 28035, 28036, 28025, 28027, 28078, 28134, 28031, 28144, 28146, 28147.
10937 Harrowfield Rd
Charlotte, NC 28226
704-886-7078
Charlotte, NC –Dryer vent cleaning should be added to everyone’s home and appliance maintenance schedules. Dryer vent cleaning is the number one way to eliminate a fire hazard and reduce the energy used by clothes dryers.
Dave Lavalle, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard, provides Dryer vent cleaning, repair and installation services while educating consumers about the importance of proper maintenance. One of her recent customers asked her how often they should clean their dryer vent. “The customer has a large family with 3 adults, 5 children, 2 big dogs and a cat, all under the same roof. When I cleaned her dryer vent, I found not only lint build-up, but lots of animal hair as well. Judging from the amount of build-up in the system just 5 months after they moved into the home, I recommended they have their system cleaned at least twice a year.”
Other factors that determine how often dryer vent cleaning is necessary include the age of the dryer, the length of the dryer duct, and the amount of bends and turns in the duct leading to the dryer vent outside.
Dryer Vent Wizard also provides professional dryer vent repair and installation services. Dryer vent systems made of flexible foil or vinyl should be replaced by a solid metal system. Dryer Vent Wizard installs dryer vent systems according to manufacturer’s safety standards.
Dryer Vent Wizard of Charlotte, NC provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair, dryer vent installation, dryer vent inspections and all dryer vent services for homes and businesses in: Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Huntersville, Matthews, Pineville, Cornelius, Lake Norman, South Park, Ballantyne and neighboring cities and communities. 28202, 28203, 28204, 28205, 28206, 28207, 28208, 28209, 28210, 28211, 28213, 28214, 28215, 28216, 28217, 28223, 28226, 28035, 28036, 28025, 28027, 28078, 28134, 28031, 28144, 28146, 28147.
10937 Harrowfield Rd
Charlotte, NC 28226
704-886-7078
Dryer vent cleaning is the number one way to prevent clothes dryer fires. Dave Lavalle owns Dryer Vent Wizard, a dryer vent cleaning, repair and installation service in Charlotte, NC. “All dryer fires are devastating,” said Lavalle, “However, the most devastating is when they occur in multi-unit apartment buildings or attached condos where more homes and lives are at stake.”
Since starting his dryer vent cleaning franchise in 2004, Dave has found his career to be rewarding as he works to make dryers safer and more efficient for people in his community. “Dryer vent cleaning is recommended annually. 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,” Dave explained.
Dryer Vent Wizard franchisees across the U.S. are working hard to generate public awareness on the importance of dryer vent cleaning.
Dave Lavalle 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 Dave. Visit http://www.dryerventwizard.com for great fire prevention tips and more information.
Please watch this video provided by Dryer Vent Wizard of Charlotte, NC
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/26507771#26507771
Dave Lavalle, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard of Charlotte, NC provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair, dryer vent installation, dryer vent inspections and all dryer vent services for homes and businesses in Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Huntersville, Matthews, Pineville, Cornelius, Lake Norman, South Park, Ballantyne and neighboring cities and communities. 28202, 28203, 28204, 28205, 28206, 28207, 28208, 28209, 28210, 28211, 28213, 28214, 28215, 28216, 28217, 28223, 28226, 28035, 28036, 28025, 28027, 28078, 28134, 28031, 28144, 28146, 28147.
10937 Harrowfield Rd
Charlotte, NC 28226
704-886-7078
Dryer Vent Cleaning and Maintenance Prevents Fires in Charlotte, NC
Dave Lavalle says with over 15,000 clothes dryer fires occurring each year, causing deaths, injuries and loss of homes, it is important that we work to increase public awareness of preventing clothes dryer fires. Most of the reported fires were due to improper dryer vent cleaning and maintenance.
Dryer Vent Cleaning and Maintenance Tips for Charlotte Residents
It is recommended that all dryer vent systems be inspected yearly by a dryer vent professional to ensure that they are up to code and working safely and efficiently.
It is also most crucial that everyone who uses a clothes dryer understand proper maintenance between professional visits. Here are some useful tips for maintaining your dryer vent system:
· Keep the lint screen clean, removing the lint after every load
· Wash lint screens monthly with soap and water to prevent residue buildup caused by dryer softener sheets
· Do not use your dryer for fabrics covered in combustible substances
· Store flammable items far away from your dryer
· Have your dryer professionally inspected and cleaned annually
· Make sure the dryer vent system is up to code according to city, state, and manufacturer standards
· Use only semi-rigid or solid metal material for venting systems, no plastic or foil venting
· Frequently check outside vent cover for signs of blockage, freezing, or damage
· Be sure to have dryer vents cleaned seasonally
Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard Serving Mecklenburg County Neighborhoods
Dryer Vent Wizard will do a thorough inspection of your dryer vent system to be sure it is made of proper construction and that it is properly installed. They will do the necessary corrections to be sure that it meets current UL safety standards.
Dryer Vent Wizard provides dryer vent cleaning, repair, maintenance, installation, and dryer vent systems inspections for residential and commercial buildings. They strive to educate consumers on dryer vent cleaning and maintenance for fire prevention.
More Fire Safety Tips for Charlotte area Homes and Businesses
Here are some more tips to enhance the safety of your family, home or business:
· Maintain working fire extinguishers, including one designed for use in the laundry area
· Be sure to test fire alarms, replacing batteries yearly
· Store flammable items away from all appliances
· Keep up with professional maintenance on all appliances
· Develop a fire safety and emergency fire-escape plan for your household.
Besides fire safety and prevention, proper maintenance insures your clothes dryer will operate more efficiently, and cost less to operate, saving on energy costs. Dryer Vent Wizard has a policy that all technicians help educate their customers. Their job is not complete until the customer understands the function of their dryer vent system and how they can help maintain it between annual professional visits.
Please watch this video provided by Dryer Vent Wizard of Charlotte, NC
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/26507771#26507771
Dave Lavalle, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard of Charlotte, NC provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair, dryer vent installation, dryer vent inspections and all dryer vent services for homes and businesses in Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Huntersville, Matthews, Pineville, Cornelius, Lake Norman, South Park, Ballantyne and neighboring cities and communities. 28202, 28203, 28204, 28205, 28206, 28207, 28208, 28209, 28210, 28211, 28213, 28214, 28215, 28216, 28217, 28223, 28226, 28035, 28036, 28025, 28027, 28078, 28134, 28031, 28144, 28146, 28147.
10937 Harrowfield Rd
Charlotte, NC 28226
704-886-7078
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Dryer vent cleaning should be performed at least once a year to ensure your dryer is operating safely and efficiently. Failure to clean dryer vents is the number one cause of dryer related fires. Some people need to clean dryer vents more often, depending on several factors, including family size and age of the dryer.
How old is the dryer?
The older your dryer is the more likely you are to have a problem with lint build-up in the dryer vent system. Also keep in mind that older clothes dryers were not built to the same efficient standards as today's dryers so they may require more maintenance to keep them running efficiently.
How large is your family?
Do you just do a couple of loads of laundry on the weekend or do you have a very large family? The more active your clothes dryer is, the more often you will require dryer vent cleaning.
How long is your dryer vent?
The length of a dryer vent is a major factor to consider when scheduling regular maintenance. If you have a dryer vent that is more than 10 feet long (meaning from the back of your dryer to where the line terminates outside your home), this means a lot more space where lint can be trapped along the path and a higher need for more frequent cleanings.
How many bends and turns?
If your dryer vent system contains too many bends and turns your dryer will labor hard as it expels the heat and moisture. Dust and lint will build up more quickly in a dryer vent system with 45 or 90 degree turns. A dryer vent exhaust specialist will be able to correct this problem in most cases.
Dryer Vent Cleaning
Dryer vent cleaning is typically recommended annually by manufacturers and dryer exhaust specialists. If you have an unusual dryer duct system that is longer than average, and/or one with several bends and turns, or if you have a large family, your dryer vent professional might recommend dryer vent cleaning more often.
Dave Lavalle owns Dryer Vent Wizard, specializing in all dryer vent issues. Gina will do a complete inspection of your dryer vent system and explain your options. Dryer Vent Wizard provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair and dryer vent installation services for homes and businesses in Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Huntersville, Matthews, Pineville, Cornelius, Lake Norman, South Park, Ballentyne and neighboring cities and communities. 28202, 28203, 28204, 28205, 28206, 28207, 28208, 28209, 28210, 28211, 28213, 28214, 28215, 28216, 28217, 28223, 28226, 28035, 28036, 28025, 28027, 28078, 28134, 28031, 28144, 28146, 28147.
10937 Harrowfield Rd
Charlotte, NC 28226
704-886-7078
davidlavalle@gmail.com
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