Do You Know What's in Your Dryer Vent?
Fresno, CA – This is Fire Prevention month across the United States. Dryer Vent Wizard, Dry Clothes, Safe Homes supports the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), in fire prevention awareness efforts by launching “Don’t Let Your Dryer Start a Fire, Keep Your Home Safe and Sound,” campaign. Dryer vent specialists are happy to speak at events to promote consumer awareness and fire safety tips.
“We have noticed that most people think it’s normal for their dryer to take more than one cycle to dry a load of clothing; they don’t realize this is a warning sign of a fire hazard,” says Jon Perry, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard of Central California. Dryer Vent Wizard is a nationwide chain of dryer vent cleaning, repair, replacement and alteration specialists in the U.S.
During this month, consumers will be encouraged to visit the Dryer Vent Wizard, Dry Clothes, Safe Homes, Fire Prevention website for tips on dryer vent cleaning and warning signs to watch out for. “We want all consumers to become informed of the dangers that lurk in the laundry room,” said Jon.
According to the U.S. Fire Administration, dryer fires account for over 15,000 fires in the US, annually. “Failure to clean” 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 Wizard is providing the following advice to consumers to minimize the risk of dryer fires:
• Be sure that dryer vent systems are up to code with city, state and manufacturer.
• Replace any plastic or foil vent with semi-rigid or solid metal venting.
• Clean screen lint trays before and after drying a load.
• Wash lint screens with soap and water every few months to remove residue left behind by fabric softeners.
• Have dryer vents professionally cleaned and inspected annually.
• Don’t keep combustibles like chemical cleaning products or chemical laden rags near dryers.
Warning signs to look for:
• Clothes are taking more than one cycle to dry, especially jeans and towels.
• No lint visible on lint screen.
• Dryer repeatedly stops during a cycle.
• Clothes have moldy smell after dry cycle.
Dryer Vent Wizard, Dry Clothes Safe Homes is the largest chain of dryer vent cleaning, repair, replacement and alteration specialists in the U.S. with nearly 50 franchisees in major markets in the U.S.
For more information or to request a DVW spokesperson to speak at community events contact 877 498- SAFE, (7233) or visit www.dryerventwizard.com.
DVW of Central California services the following areas: Fresno County, Kerman, Sanger, Madera County, Oakhurst, Madera, Merced County, Livingston, Atwater, Los Banos, Merced, Tulare County, Visalia, Tulare, Porterville, Monterey County, San Benito County and neighboring cities and communities.
Contact:
Jon Perry Owner
Dryer Vent Wizard of Central California
866-498-7233 Toll Free
jperry@dryerventwizard.com
This press release was submitted by Right Now Marketing Group, LLC
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