Former Sales Manager Turns Dryer Vent Wizard Entrepreneur; Provides Dryer Fire Prevention Tips

CHESTER, N.Y. - Aug. 5, 2015 - PRLog -- Chester, NY, August 5, 2015 – Christian Hoehn, age 38, former sales manager, traded selling consumer goods to delivering fire prevention and energy savings solutions to homeowners.

         As a DVW specialist, Christian’s services prevent dryer fires, keep dryers functioning properly and provide energy savings through dryer and dryer vent maintenance, cleaning, repair, replacement and alterations.

         When Christian decided to start his own business, he looked into franchising and found Dryer Vent Wizard.  Despite the funny name, Christian found the concept intriguing.

         “I liked DVW’s reputation as “experts” in providing solutions to dryer vent problems. Ultimately what we do prevents fires AND is green --saving energy and money while cutting drying times” says Christian.

         According to Christian, consumer response to DVW has been positive. “Typically, when consumers find their dryer taking more than one cycle to dry a load, they assume it’s mechanical.  In many cases it’s lint accumulation in the dryer vent, obstruction in the vent line like a birds’ nest or improper venting configuration or materials causing the dryer to stop working or work inefficiently,” says Christian.

A 2012 report by the U.S. Fire Administration indicates that dryer fires account for an average of 15,500 fires with an approximate $209 million in property damage, 34 deaths and 430 injuries annually.  “Failure to clean” was citied as the leading factor contributing to clothes dryer fires in residential buildings.

Christian shares these maintenance “tips” to prevent dryer fires and increase energy efficiency in the laundry room.

·       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.

·       Don’t leave the house or go to bed with the dryer running.

·       Have dryer vents professionally cleaned and inspected annually.

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

·       Birds entering the outside vent opening

 “Consumers who follow these guidelines,” says Christian, “will create a safe environment in their home, prolong the life of their dryer and save money on energy bills.”

Dryer Vent Wizard, is the largest chain of dryer vent specialists in the U.S. with 60 metro market locations servicing residential and commercial customers.

For more information call 845-741-8655 or 866-498-7233, www.dryerventwizard.com.