Reports show the average home spends $1900 a year on energy costs; many homeowners are unaware of how much they can save with proper dryer and dryer vent maintenance
Philadelphia, PA, /24-7PressRelease/ -- Technicians who work for Dryer Vent Wizard in Philadelphia area are working to educate consumers on dryer fire safety. Home owners who think its normal for their dryer to take more than one cycle to dry clothes are in danger of starting a fire due to clogged dryer vents. Chris Zoto, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard, advises his customers that lint accumulation in dryer vents causes a dryer to over heat and to run inefficiently, causing fires and increasing energy usage.
Dryer Vent Wizard, Dry Clothes, Safe Homes is the largest chain of dryer vent specialists in the U.S. Besides specializing in dryer vent maintenance, they also provide free videos, brochures and safety tips for consumers who visit their site at http://www.dryerventwizard.com
With rising energy costs, their role is to educate consumers as they provide dryer vent solutions. Dryer Vent Wizard shares tips on dryer vent maintenance and tips to keep dryers running efficiently and reduce energy consumption and costs.
It is important that dryer vent systems be cleaned annually and that they meet city, state and manufacturer codes. Plastic or foil vents need to be replaced with semi-rigid or solid metal venting. Lint traps should be cleaned before and after drying each load of laundry and lint screens should be cleaned with soap and water every few months to remove residue left behind by fabric softeners.
Chris Zoto has owned a Dryer Vent Wizard franchise since 2006. He strives to improve the quality and safety of peoples' lives by maintaining their Dryer vent situation. Dryer vents are a common cause of fires when not properly maintained and they also can be the source of moisture problems such as mold.
About Dryer Vent Wizard
Dryer Vent Wizard is a nationwide company, Dryer Vent Wizard professionally inspects and cleans clothing dryers for homeowners and in commercially-owned buildings. Poorly maintained dryer vents cause fire hazards and cost substantially more to operate.At Dryer Vent Wizard, we take pride that we are helping homeowners and apartment managers preventdryer vent fires and other dryer vent hazards. At the same time.
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