Released on: July 14, 2008, 3:08 am

Press Release Author: Dryer Vent Wizard

Industry: Healthcare

Press Release Summary: Proper installation and maintenance of dryer vent systems
increase efficiency of clothes dryers to save money and prevent house fires

Press Release Body: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported over 15,000
fires annually, resulting in deaths, injuries and expense. Fires can occur when
lint builds up in the dryer or in the exhaust duct, blocking the flow of air and
causing excessive heat build-up, eventually causing fires. Dryer Vent Wizard
advises that simply cleaning the lint filter is not enough to properly maintain the
vent system.

Greg Longe and his partner, John Lynch franchise Dryer Vent Wizard, Dry Clothes,
Safe Homes, a nationwide chain of dryer vent cleaning, repair, replacement and
alteration specialists in the U.S. They advise consumers to be sure to have their
dryer vent systems professionally cleaned each year, in addition to proper
maintenance. Check outside to be sure the dryer vent is operating properly and
exhaust air is escaping. If it is not, the vent is clogged and must be disconnected
and cleaned, then reconnected before using the dryer again.

Proper installation, meeting city, state and manufacturer codes is also important
for preventing dryer vent problems causing inefficiency in drying time and leading
to house fires. Plastic or foil, accordion type ducting material should be replaced
with rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, as specified by most manufacturers,
to provide maximum airflow. The flexible plastic or foil type duct can easily trap
lint and is more susceptible to kinks or crushing which greatly reduces airflow.

Another very important point they make is to be sure to take care with clothes that
have been soiled with volatile chemicals such as gasoline, cooking oils, cleaning
agents or finishing oils and stains. Dryer Vent Wizard advises consumers to wash
the clothing more than once to minimize the amount of chemicals and preferably, hang
the clothes outdoors to dry. If using a dryer, use the lowest heat setting and a
drying cycle that has a cool down period at the end of the cycle. In case any
residue remains on the clothing, to prevent it from igniting, do not leave it in the
dryer or in a laundry basket after it is dry.
Dryer Vent Wizard, Dry Clothes Safe Homes 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 50 franchisees in
major markets in the U.S. They offer a free dryer vent safety check kit at
http://www.dryerventwizard.com/ventcheck_request.htm

Contact:
Dryer Vent Wizard
5523 E. 9 Mile Rd.
Warren, MI 48091
1-866-498-7233
http://www.dryerventwizard.com/
wizard@dryerventwizard.com
This press release was submitted by Right Now Marketing Group



Web Site: http://www.dryerventwizard.com/

Contact Details: Dryer Vent Wizard
5523 E. 9 Mile Rd.
Warren, MI 48091
1-866-498-7233
http://www.dryerventwizard.com/
wizard@dryerventwizard.com