Dryer lint accumulation is the leading cause of dryer related fires…The Dryer Vent Cleaning Chicago Land Wizard explains other causes of dryer fires
Oak Park, IL – Dryer vent cleaning eliminates a fire hazard while extending the life of a clothes dryer. Though failure to clean dryer vents is the leading cause of dryer related fires, there are a few other dryer exhaust issues homeowners need to be aware of.
Dryer Vent Wizard is a nationwide dryer vent service provider specializing in both commercial and residential dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair and new dryer vent installation. By combining service with education he is confident that he is making a positive difference in his neighborhood.
Poorly maintained clothes dryers are a common home fire hazard with over 17,000 reported each year. Failure to clean the dryer vent is the leading cause; however, improper dryer vent installation can also be hazardous.
When Manny Diesman, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard (http://chicagolandarea.dryerventcleaningnow.com/) reads reports about dryer fires he discovers that most of them could have easily been prevented with proper dryer maintenance. One dryer fire that Manny recalls hearing about caused over $100,000 in damages, killed the family pets and seriously injured a 16-year old boy. Another dryer fire happened in a public laundry facility where firefighters found smoldering towels inside the dryer. Though they were washed first, they still contained traces of oil which combined with heat in the dryer ignited.
Dryer Vent Wizard service technicians perform a thorough 10-point dryer vent inspection to check for holes in the dryer duct, improper venting, damaged or missing vent cap, air flow speed and over-all dryer exhaust functions. They check the entire length of the dryer duct work for lint build-up.
Dryer Vent Wizard will make necessary corrections to dryer vent systems, repairing or replacing dryer ducts and expertly routing them for adequate airflow to efficiently expel heat and moisture so tumbling laundry dries as quickly as possible. Dryer Vent Wizard services ensure that clothes dryers are operating safely and efficiently, conserving energy and eliminating a fire hazard.
Manny and Joyce Diesman serve homes and businesses in the Greater Chicago area, including LaGrange, River Forest, Oak Park and neighboring cities and communities. Visit http://dryerentcleaningoakparkil.blogspot.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 nearly 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.