Dryer vent cleaning Wizards across the nation are promoting National Fire Prevention Month while providing an essential home maintenance service. Dryer Vent Wizard supports the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), as they work toward a common goal to make clothes dryers in their community safer and greener.
Dave Lavalle owns Dryer Vent Wizard of Mecklenburg County North Carolina. “Many people believe it is normal for their dryer to take more than one cycle to dry a load of laundry,” said Lavalle. “They don’t realize this is a warning sign indicating a serious fire hazard.”
During National Fire Prevention Month in October, franchisees are encouraged to update their blogs and write new articles to inform the public of the dangers that could be lurking in their laundry room.
According to the U.S. Fire Administration over 15,000 dryer fires occur annually, causing death, injury and property damage. “Failure to clean dryer vents” was citied as the leading factor contributing to clothes dryer fires in residential buildings.
In joining efforts with the NFPA for Fire Prevention month Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard of Charlotte is providing the following advice to consumers to reduce the risk of dryer fires.
• Make sure your dryer vent system meets current safety standards
• Replace all plastic or flexible foil dryer vent tubes with semi-rigid or solid metal venting.
• Clean the lint screen after every load of laundry
• Wash lint screens with soap and water every few months to remove residue left behind by fabric softeners.
• Order dryer vent cleaning and dryer vent inspections annually
• Do not store combustibles like chemical cleaning products or chemical laden rags near dryers.
Warning signs of a clogged dryer vent system include clothes taking more than one cycle to dry, clothes being hot to the touch after a dry cycle, clothes have a moldy smell when removed from the dryer, the top of the dryer is hot to the touch or the dryer repeatedly shutting off during the dry cycle. “All of these symptoms indicate a blockage in air-flow,” said Lavalle. “Your clothes dryer will last a very long time if the dryer vent system is properly maintained. None of these are indications that your clothes dryer is worn out. Dryer vent cleaning and dryer vent repair cures most dryer malfunctions.”
Dryer Vent Wizard is the largest chain of dryer vent cleaning, repair, replacement and alteration specialists in the U.S. with over 50 franchisees in major markets in the U.S.
Contact:
David Lavalle
10937 Harrowfield Rd
Charlotte, NC 28226
704-886-7078
davidlavalle@gmail.com
www.charlottedryerventlady.com
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