Discovery Bay Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard Acknowledged by Local Firefighter

Area residents trust the Certified Dryer Exhaust Technician (C-DET) for complete dryer vent inspection and dryer maintenance service 

 

Discovery Bay, CA – Dryer vent cleaning is the most important; yet, the most often neglected home maintenance task. Lint accumulation in the dryer duct is a major cause of dryer related fires and clothes dryers are more likely to cause a fire than any other appliance in the home.

James Smith is the Dryer Vent Cleaning Discovery Bay Wizard. He enjoys making a difference in his neighborhood as he educates his customers about the danger of dryer lint inside the dryer and the dryer vent system. He explains that the lint screen only traps about 60 percent of lint removed from laundry and the rest escapes into the dryer cabinet and the dryer vents where it blocks air flow and causes overheating.

One of his customers, a local firefighter, gave the Wizard (http://dryerventcleaningdiscoverybay.blogspot.com/) a five-star review for dryer vent service performed at his home:

“James Smith and his company, Dryer Vent Wizard, provided professional service and gave me good information. He didn't charge me for things that didn't need to be done. He is honest and professional.

“He gave me some vital information about fire safety in my home with regards to my dryer vent. I know he was being honest about it because I am a retired fireman and have experience in what he was saying.

“It is always nice for today's consumer to receive professional information and service. James Smith was very honest, and I was extremely pleased doing business with him. I highly recommend him and his company to anyone I come across.” Ron W. Riverbank CA.

October is National Fire Prevention Month and James Smith is working extra hard to promote dryer fire prevention to everyone in the Greater Modesto area. He advises residents to replace dryer vent systems made of vinyl or flexible foil with solid metal vents. Dryer Vent Wizard only installs dryer ducts made of rigid metal to lint build-up and increase air flow. Poorly vented dryers will use more energy and cost substantially more money to operate.”

James Smith addresses other dryer related hazards including increased humidity in homes and allowing mold and mildew growth and carbon monoxide poisoning. Like any fuel burning appliance gas dryers can allow dangerous levels of carbon monoxide into the home. Annual dryer vent cleaning is recommended to keep clothes dryers operating safely and efficiently.

James Smith is franchise owner/operator of Dryer Vent Wizard, a home service franchise based in Modesto, California. To increase public awareness James has created blogs and written articles to provide tips and inform consumers about good dryer maintenance. Visit http://www.dryerventcleaningmodestoca.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 Cleaning Discovery Bay Wizard Commemorates Fire Prevention Month

Dryer fire prevention and energy savings are the Wizard’s main focus all year with increased effort during Fire Prevention Month in October

 

Discovery Bay CA – The Dryer Vent Cleaning Discovery Bay Wizard observes National Fire Prevention Month in October by increasing his efforts to promote dryer fire prevention and energy savings. This is the time of year when the frequency of home fires and carbon monoxide accidents increases so residents should double check all gas appliances to be sure they are venting properly. Gas dryers need proper venting to avoid carbon monoxide accidents and house fires.

Over 17,000 dryer fires occur each year with dryer lint accumulation being the number one cause. Dryer fires are easily preventable with routine dryer vent cleaning to remove lint build-up from inside the dryer and dryer vent system. Here are some dryer maintenance tips to help prevent dryer related fires:

• Clean the lint screen or filter before or after each load of laundry
• Make sure your dryer vent system meets city, state and manufacturer’s safety codes
• Replace plastic or flexible foil systems with semi-rigid or sold metal material
• Keep the dryer lint screen clean and wash it every few months with soap and water to remove residue from fabric softener sheets
• Have professional dryer vent lint cleaning done each year
• Don’t store combustibles, chemical cleaning products or chemical soaked rags near your clothes dryer or other gas appliances
• Do not leave the house or go to sleep when the dryer is running
• Check the dryer vent outside often for lint build up, blockage, damage or freezing

Professional service by the Discovery Bay Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard is the best way to eliminate a fire hazard and improve dryer performance. A certified dryer exhaust technician (http://www.californiadryerguy.com/) will also clean the interior of the clothes dryer chassis and inspect the belts and rollers for wear. Worn belts can cause the drum to become unbalanced and rub against other parts, causing the dryer to throw sparks which can easily ignite lint that is built up in the dryer vent system. This is one example of how a dryer fire starts.

Dryer vent cleaning removes the fuel so if the dryer does throw a spark, there is nothing to ignite, and a solid metal dryer duct is likely to contain the spark until it burns itself out. The plastic or vinyl could catch fire from sparks. This is why manufacturers and building codes do not allow plastic or vinyl for a dryer vent system.

James Smith owns Dryer Vent Wizard, specializing in commercial and residential dryer vent cleaning, repair and new dryer vent installation. He encourages everyone to have a dryer vent inspection and look for other fire hazards in the home while observing National Fire Prevention Month in October. Visit http://dryerventcleaningdiscoverybay.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 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.