Certified Dryer Vent Cleaning Technician Makes a Difference for the Waterford, CA Community

April 15, 2010 - PRLog -- Waterford, CA --   Dryer vent cleaning technician, James N. Smith, made a rewarding career change just over two years ago.  The former truck driver saw the need to generate public awareness on the importance of dryer vent cleaning and proper dryer vent installation to prevent fires and reduce energy consumption.

Dryer Vent Wizard specializes in dryer fire prevention and “urgent response” dryer and vent maintenance, repair, replacement and alterations. DVW services keep dryers functioning properly, prevent dryer fires and reduce energy costs.

According to Smith, consumer response to DVW has been positive, although a big part of what he does is still educating.  “When consumers find their dryer taking more than one cycle to dry a load, they assume it’s mechanical when the real problem is lint accumulation in the dryer vent causing the dryer to work inefficiently and become susceptible to a dryer fire,” says Smith.  

Over 15,000 dryer fires occur each year, with most of them caused by failure to clean dryer vents.  Other causes of dryer fires include poorly installed dryer vents or dryer vent systems made up of inferior materials such as vinyl or flexible foil.

In an effort to make consumers more aware, technologist turned entrepreneur Smith shares these maintenance “tips” to prevent dryer fires and keep dryers running efficiently:

•   Have your dryer vent system inspected to be sure it meets current city, state and manufacturer safety codes.
•   Replace plastic or foil vents with semi-rigid or solid metal venting
•   Clean the lint screen after each load; wash with soap and water every few months to remove residue left behind by fabric softeners and dryer sheets
•   Do not leave the house or go to sleep with the dryer running
•   Have dryer vent cleaning performed annually

James Smith advises his customers to watch for the warning signs of restricted air-flow, including clothes taking more than one cycle to dry, no lint on the lint screen after a drying cycle, dryer repeatedly stopping during a cycle, clothes have a moldy smell after drying, clothing and the outside of the dryer being hot to touch after a cycle.

Customers who follow these guidelines and have their dryer vent systems maintained by a certified dryer exhaust technician can enjoy peace of mind with a safe and efficient clothes dryer.

James Smith is the Modesto, California Wizard and he takes great pride in his work.  In order to provide the very best service possible, he has gone the extra mile to further his education by becoming CSIA Certified (contractor license #943017) in dryer exhaust services.  Visit http://www.lintoutnow.com to learn more.

Contact:
James Smith
Dryer Vent Wizard – Greater Modesto, CA
1620 Mandevilla Lane
Ceres, CA  95307
866-498-7233
Email:  jsmith@dryerventwizard.com

Please read my blog to learn more about avoiding disaster in the laundry room http://dryerventcleaningwaterford.blogspot.com/2009/09/cl...

This press release was submitted by Right Now Marketing Group, LLC

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