Devastating Fire Prompts the Havertown Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard to Speak Out

(EstateNewsWire.com, June 09, 2012 ) Havertown, PA – Professional dryer vent installation and regular dryer vent cleaning ensures clothes dryers operate safely and efficiently. Dryer vent cleaning is one of the most important appliance maintenance tasks; yet, it is one of the most often neglected chores. Gerry Rhen, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard, finds a problem with 9 out of 10 dryer vent systems he inspects.

The Havertown Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard recalls reading about a devastating dryer fire that ruined the holidays for a family, completely destroying their home and Christmas gifts. No one was injured since they were not home when the fire started; however, their 3 pets were killed.

Over 17,000 dryer fires are reported each year with failure to clean dryer vents being the number one cause. Gerry Rhen makes sure his customers understand that cleaning the lint filter is not enough to properly maintain the dryer vent system. Annual, professional service by Dryer Vent Wizard (http://www.getthelintout.org/) eliminates a number of dryer related hazards.

Here are some additional fire prevention tips from Wizard:

• Check the lint screen between loads and have dryer vent cleaning done periodically

• Proper dryer vent installation that meets current city, state and manufacturer’s codes.

• Plastic, vinyl or flexible foil ducts should be replaced with solid metal ducts

• Avoid putting rags soaked with flammable substances into the dryer, even if they have been washed, because some residue can remain and ignite.

• Do not leave the house or go to sleep when the dryer is running.

Gerry Rhen was inspired to go into the dryer vent cleaning and installation business when he realized how many people are still using the plastic, vinyl and flexible-foil dryer vent systems that are no longer in compliance with dryer vent safety standards. Dryer Vent Wizard only installs solid metal dryer ducts, vented outdoors, and completely up to code.

Gerry Rhen serves homes and businesses, condos and apartments, public laundries, pet shelters and beauty shops, and anyone who has a clothes dryer, in Berks and Chester Counties. Visit http://www.dryerventcleaninghavertownpa.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.

Gerry Rhen
Dryer Vent Wizard of Chester and Delaware Counties
3947 W. Lincoln Hwy; #178
Downingtown, PA 19335
Local: 610-223-4801
Toll Free: 866-498-7233
Email: grhen@dryerventwizard.com

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