Greater North Bay Dryer Vent Wizard Spring Cleaning the Dryer Vent

(EMAILWIRE.COM, April 18, 2012 ) Santa Rosa, CA – Spring time is a great time to have dryer vent cleaning service. The North Bay Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard asks, “Do you know what’s in your dryer vent?” Typically out of sight, the dryer vent system is rarely given a second thought. Dryer lint accumulation is the most common culprit found in the dryer vent system and most hazardous. Lint is highly flammable and a small spark thrown from the dryer could easily ignite it and start a rapidly spreading fire.

Rhonda Nole, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard has found more than lint in a dryer vent system. Animal hair, bird and bee nests and evidence of bugs and rodents can also be found in a poorly maintained dryer vent system. Any debris inside the dryer vent can restrict air flow and reduce dryer efficiency and performance.

According to the US Fire Administration there are an average of 17,000 dryer fires in the US with an approximate $194 million in property damage, 15 deaths and 400 injuries annually. Failure to clean was cited as the leading factor contributing to dryer fires in residential buildings. Similar reports by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) confirm annual maintenance of dryers and dryer vents as a home safety issue lacking consumer awareness.

This is why the North Bay Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard works to encourage public awareness about preventing dryer fires. Other causes of dryer fires include faulty dryer vent systems, improperly installed dryer vents, combustible substances and materials in and around the dryer and sometimes, dryer malfunction. “Avoid drying rags soaked in flammable solvents even if they have been washed first,” said Nole. “Residue can remain on these rags and the heat from the dyer can cause them to ignite.”

Rhonda advises her customers to keep the laundry area free from flammable material such as newspaper, cardboard boxes and flammable chemicals and cleaning solvents. “Even if these items are not the cause of a fire, they will provide fuel to allow a fire to spread and cause more damage,” Rhonda explained. “These items are better stored in a shed or garage, away from your appliances.”

Dryer Vent Wizard is the nation’s largest chain of Dryer Vent Cleaning and repair franchises with 60 locations in the U.S. Rhonda serves the Greater North Bay area, Tiburon, Larkspur, San Rafael and surrounding cities and communities. Visit http://www.dryerventwizarddryerventcleaning.com/ to learn more.

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 nearly 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.

Contact:

Dryer Vent Wizard of the Greater North Bay Area
Rhonda Nole
PO Box 7625
Cotati, CA 94931
Phone: 707-326-7171
Toll Free: 866-498-7233
Email: rnole@dryerventwizard.com

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

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