80% of Americans own a clothes dryer and only 20% of owners are aware of how important dryer maintenance can be
Nampa ID – According to the Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard, more than 80 percent of American homes have clothes dryers but only about 20 percent understand the importance of dryer maintenance to prevent fires. Over 17,000 dryer fires occur annually with failure to clean dryer vents being the number one cause. 90 percent of all appliance fires are dryer related.
Mike Alder, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard is on a mission to eliminate dryer fires in his community by educating customers while providing dryer vent cleaning service. He advises his customers of the warning signs to watch for, including increased drying time, little or no lint on the lint screen, excess lint left on clothing, dryer stopping during a cycle, clothes are hot to the touch or have a moldy smell after a cycle, or the top of the dryer heating up while running. All of these signs mean that dryer vent cleaning or repair is necessary to prevent a dryer fire.
Alder also advises his customers that besides being a fire hazard, poorly vented clothes dryers can cost an additional $300 per year to operate. Gas dryers must be properly vented to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. A dryer vent inspection and service by Dryer Vent Wizard will eliminate several dryer related hazards while improving dryer performance.
Mike Alder is confident that he is making a difference in his community as are over 60 Wizards across the nation. As a result of their efforts, as well as media attention from the CPSC and NFPA, the number of dryer fires has dropped by 35% from the 24,000 that occurred annually in the late 1970’s.
Dryer Vent Wizard works to make clothes dryers safer and greener by providing professional dryer vent installation, periodic dryer vent cleaning and dryer vent repair service for homes and businesses. Mike Alder serves the Treasure Valley area, Boise, Nampa, Caldwell and surrounding neighborhoods.
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.