October is Fire Prevention Month - Clean Dryer Vents to prevent house fires
Raleigh, NC -- October marks Fire Prevention month across the country. Dryer Vent Wizard, Dry Clothes, Safe Homes is joining the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), in fire prevention awareness efforts by working toward a common goal to make one million clothes dryers safer and greener by the year 2010.
“Too many people still think it’s normal for their dryer to take more than one cycle to dry a load of laundry; they don’t realize this is a warning sign and fire hazard,” says Jim Buie, DVW franchise owner who is part of a nationwide chain of dryer vent cleaning, repair, replacement and alteration specialists in the U.S.
During this month, franchisees are encouraged to create blogs and write articles to inform the public of the dangers that lurk in the laundry room. Read Jim Buie’s newest blog at http://dryerventcleaningapexnc.blogspot.com/
According to the U.S. Fire Administration, dryer fires account for an average of 15,000 fires with an approximate $88 Million in property damage, 15 deaths and 400 injuries annually. “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 Wizard 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, or the dryer repeatedly shutting off during the dry cycle. “All of these symptoms indicate a blockage in air-flow,” said Jim. “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, Dry Clothes Safe Homes 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. Visit http://www.dryerventwizardofnenc.com to learn more.
Jim Buie
Dryer Vent Wizard of N.E. North Carolina
Phone: 252-469-
Email: jbuie@
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