Poorly vented clothes dryers are a leading cause of house fires and they cost significantly more money to operate
Lowell MA – The Lowell Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard promotes dryer fire prevention and energy savings. Clothes dryers are among the most expensive appliances to operate and the most likely to cause a fire.
A clogged dryer vent can increase energy costs by up to $300 per year. When lint accumulation in dryer ducts is left unchecked, air flow is restricted and the dryer works harder to get laundry dry. As drying time increases, so does energy usage. Eventually, the overworked dryer overheats and causes a fire.
Service technicians with Dryer Vent Wizard advise all their customers that dryer vent cleaning is necessary dryer maintenance. The most common warning sign indicating a need for dryer vent service is increased drying time. Contrary to popular belief, this is not a sign of aging or wear. Even an old clothes dryer will work efficiently if it is getting proper air flow through clean dryer vents.
According to the Wizard (http://lowellma.dryerventcleaningnow.com/) inferior dryer vent systems can also be hazardous. Proper dryer vent installation is critical to dryer safety and efficiency. Dryer vents should be as short as possible and contain few bends and turns which can inhibit venting and cause lint to build up and clog the vent. Smooth inside is also important. Dryer vent sections should be joined with foil tape instead of sheet metal screws which protrude to the inside, catching and trapping lint.
Dryer Vent Wizard professionally inspects and cleans clothes dryers and dryer vent systems for homeowners and in commercially-owned buildings. Poorly maintained dryer vents are fire hazards and cause clothes dryers to cost substantially more to operate. Visit http://www.massdryervent.com/ for more information or to schedule service.
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.