Dryer Vent Cleaning Derry Wizard Provides Fire Prevention and Money Saving Tips

Charlotte, NC – Dryer vent cleaning promotes maximum dryer performance to prevent fires and save energy. Clothes dryers are among the most expensive appliances to operate. Since there is no such thing as an energy star clothes dryer, it is important to properly maintain the appliance to keep it operating efficiently.

Poorly vented dryers can increase energy costs by up to $300 per year. When lint buildup in dryer ducts is left unchecked, the dryer works overtime to get laundry dry. As drying time increases, so does energy usage. Eventually, the overworked dryer overheats and causes a fire.

Dave Lavalle, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard of Mecklenburg County advises all his customers that dryer vent cleaning is necessary appliance maintenance. “The most common sign that you need you dryer vent cleaned is when drying time increases,” said Lavalle. “Contrary to popular belief, this is not a sign of appliance wear. Even an old clothes dryer will work efficiently if it is getting proper air flow through clean dryer vents.”

Another cause of dryer fires and dryer inefficiency is inferior dryer vent systems. Proper dryer vent installation is critical to dryer safety and efficiency. “Dryer vents should be as short as possible and contain few bends and turns which can inhibit venting and cause lint to build up and clog the vent,” said Lavalle. “Smooth inside is also important. Dryer vent sections should be joined with foil tape instead of sheet metal screws which protrude to the inside, catching and trapping lint.”

Dryer Vent Wizard professionally inspects and cleans clothes dryers and dryer vent systems for homeowners and in commercially-owned buildings. Poorly maintained dryer vents are fire hazards and cause clothes dryers to cost substantially more to operate.

Contact:
David Lavalle
10937 Harrowfield Rd
Charlotte, NC 28226
704-886-7078
davidlavalle@gmail.com
www.charlottedryerventlady.com

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Why would a solid metal dryer vent system lose efficiency over the years?

From Charlotte to Huntersville and Ballantyne to South Park – Dryer vent cleaning is the best way to ensure your clothes dryer is working safely and efficiently. Failure to clean dryer vents is a major contributor to over 15,000 dryer related fires that are reported annually.

Dave Lavalle, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard, cleans and installs dryer vent systems in homes and businesses in Charlotte, NC. One of his recent customers asked Dave why they should replace their solid metal dryer vent system.

Dave explained, “When a dryer vent pipe is new, it is slick on the inside. Over time, it becomes corroded from heat and moisture. A corroded dryer vent pipe allows lint to collect more quickly. Replacing this with a new dryer vent pipe will increase efficiency.”

Dave love the business and has been in business since 2004 in Boston before transferring to Charlotte, providing professional dryer vent cleaning and diagnostic analysis of dryer vent systems. As a Dryer Vent Technician, Dave serves homes and businesses, apartments and condos, hair salons, pet groomers, fitness centers, commercial laundries, nursing homes, and anyone with a clothes dryer.

Dryer Vent Wizard provides a worry-free, annual maintenance program, to ensure clothes dryers are operating safely and efficiently. dryer vent cleaning and proper dryer vent installation will promote maximum dryer performance and extend the life of the appliance.

Contact:
David Lavalle
10937 Harrowfield Rd
Charlotte, NC 28226
704-886-7078
davidlavalle@gmail.com
www.charlottedryerventlady.com

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Customers Service is number on for Dryer Vent Wizard of Charlotte

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Charlotte, NC – Dryer vent repair or maintenance might be what it takes to get an old dryer performing at peak efficiency. The picture about shows a dryer vent that disconnected within the crawlspace in a Charlotte home and has been leaking which can cause a mold issue. Many mechanical inventions lose efficiency over time as parts wear out, but this is rarely the case with clothes dryers. When drying time increases, even with very old clothes dryers, it could be an air flow problem. Dryer vent repair or cleaning is likely to improve dryer efficiency.

It is not normal for an older dryer to take several cycles to properly dry clothes. Many people think this is the case when their dryers are not working as well as they did when they were new. They think that as long as the lint screen is kept clean, the inefficiency must be related to the age of the dryer.

David Lavalle, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard of Charlotte wants consumers to be aware that age and wear is rarely the cause of longer drying times. "The lint screen only catches about 60 percent of lint removed from laundry; the rest escapes into the back of the dryer or the dryer ducts. Because the lint is warm and moist, it typically gets stuck where it eventually accumulates enough to block air flow." Lavalle said.

Older dryer vent systems or those made of vinyl or plastic will allow lint to build up more quickly. Dryer vent repair or replacement is necessary to increase dryer safety and efficiency.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety commission reports over 15,000 dryer fires each year. This number has dropped about 35% from the 24,000 annual fires in the late 1970’s. Dryer Vent Wizard is on a mission to decrease these numbers by increasing public awareness of the dangers of clogged dryer vent systems.

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 50 franchise locations.

Contact:
David Lavalle
10937 Harrowfield Rd
Charlotte, NC 28226
704-886-7078
davidlavalle@gmail.com
www.charlottedryerventlady.com

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Charlotte Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard Promotes Dryer Fire Prevention

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Most dryer related fires are caused by failure to maintain the dryer vent system. Dryer vent cleaning is the number one defense against dryer fires

David Lavalle provides dryer vent cleaning and professional dryer vent installation for homes and businesses in the Charlotte, NC area. During a recent interview, Dave said, “Over 15,000 clothes dryer fires are reported annually. Dryer vent cleaning is recommended at least once a year to prevent dryer fires and reduce energy costs.”

Dave explained how lint builds up in dryer ducts, “Only about 60% of lint from tumbling laundry is caught in the lint screen; the rest escapes into the dryer ducts. The main function of a dryer vent system is to carry heat and moisture from your home. Though some lint can make its way outside most of the lint that is in the dryer duct system remains there until it is cleaned out.”

David Lavalle services Mecklenburg County, providing Dryer vent cleaning, repair and installation while educating his customers on dryer fire safety and proper maintenance to keep clothes dryers operating safely and efficiently. Manufacturers recommend professional dryer vent cleaning annually.

A real pet lover, Dave Lavalle was recently upset to hear that dryer vent cleaning would have prevented a recent fire in an animal shelter in California where 15 cats waiting to be adopted were killed. The good news is that Dave inspects and cleans the dryer vent exhaust lines at two of Charlotte's animal shelters every six months.

The incident brought to mind two other dryer fires that occurred in the Charlotte area earlier this year in Mint Hill and the Ballantyne area. Luckily there were no deaths or injurers in these cases.

Dave Lavalle, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard of Charlotte says these tragedies could have easily been prevented. He recommends dryer vent cleaning every year or two for average households.

Those who have multiple pets, children involved in sports or many children will need dryer vent cleaning performed more often. Dave stated that because he has 10 children his wife is always doing laundry. “Please know that pet hair is a very problematic material inside the dryer vents, it almost always causes complete obstruction of the vent because pet hair removed from clothes and towels can be even more abundant than lint. Pet hair tends to weave itself and cause very hard blockages.” Dave explained.

Dave knows first-hand the effects of pet hair in a dryer vent system because he routinely provides dryer vent cleaning in vet offices, pet salons, animal shelters and homes with multiple pets.

Dave reminds everyone to have their dryer vents inspected by a professional dryer vent installation technician often, to be sure they are not clogged with lint, dust and animal hair. “Our services ensure your clothes dryer is operating safely and efficiently,” said Lavalle.

Contact:
David Lavalle
10937 Harrowfield Rd
Charlotte, NC 28226
704-886-7078
davidlavalle@gmail.com
www.charlottedryerventlady.com

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