Insurance Companies Strongly Recommend Annual Dryer Vent Inspection and Service – The Mineola Wizard Agrees!

To minimize the risk of dryer fires insurance companies are starting to require regularly scheduled dryer vent inspection and maintenance service

 

 

Mineola NY – The Mineola Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard agrees with insurance companies’ new policy requiring homeowners to have regularly scheduled dryer vent inspection and maintenance service. A qualified dryer vent service technician can make clothes dryers safer and greener while improving dryer performance and speeding up drying time.

According to Bob Dougherty, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard, dryer fires occur more often than chimney fires. More than 17,000 dryer fires are reported annually, resulting in deaths, injuries, and nearly $200 million in property damage. In response to this growing trend, dryer manufacturers install safety devices to shut the appliance down when sensors detect restricted airflow which causes overheating. Of course, like anything else, these safeguards are not 100%. They can wear out or fail. A complete dryer vent inspection and service by the Wizard will eliminate the hazard and improve dryer performance.

Fire fighters recommend annual dryer vent cleaning and inspections of dryer exhaust systems to ensure safety. Insurance companies are starting to require dryer vent cleaning and maintenance to reduce the risk of dryer related fires. The Mineola Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard (http://www.nassaucountyny.dryerventcleaningnow.com/) is happy to join this campaign to eliminate dryer fire hazards in his community.

The Wizard advises his customers that poorly vented dryers, due to improper dryer vent installation and maintenance can increase the humidity in homes, leading to mold and mildew damage and illness to sensitive residents. Gas dryers that are not vented properly can cause carbon monoxide to leak into the home as well. Owners can get peace of mind by scheduling a dryer vent inspection and service by the Wizard.

Dryer Vent Wizard is licensed and certified to inspect, repair and install dryer vent systems to ensure the dryer is operating safely and efficiently. Bob Dougherty serves residents and business owners in Nassau County, Mineola, Massapequa Park and near by cities and communities. Visit http://mineoladryerventcleaning.blogspot.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 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.

Mineola Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard Challenges People to Look Closer

The Wizard finds and repairs at least one problem with 9 out of 10 dryer vent systems he inspects, even those that have never caused a problem before

 

 

Mineola NY – One question commonly asked by homeowners is “Seriously, is professional dryer vent cleaning really necessary?” Many homeowners who have never had dryer vent cleaning service say they have never had a problem. In fact, they never given it a thought so why pay for a dryer vent inspection now?

Bob Dougherty, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard, challenges homeowners to take a closer look at their dryer. Bob specializes in commercial and residential dryer vent cleaning and new dryer vent installation. He finds and repairs a problem with 9 out of 10 dryer vent systems he inspects. Even if the owner has never had a problem with their dryer, it could be just a matter of time. The dryer could be a ticking time bomb, ready to ignite with the next load of laundry.

Over time, all dryer vents will accumulate lint which is highly flammable. All it takes is a spark from inside the dryer to ignite it and cause a rapidly spreading fire. Quite often, a dryer fire causes severe damage before it is noticed as it starts in the vent, inside a wall or sometimes, leading to the roof. Homeowners can enjoy peace of mind knowing their dryer is safe from hazards by ordering an inspection and service by Dryer Vent Wizard (http://www.nassaucountyny.dryerventcleaningnow.com/).

Dryer lint is moist when it is first removed from laundry, so very little will make to the vent outdoors. It will get stuck to the sides of the dryer vent tube where it dries and attracts more lint with each load of laundry. As the lint accumulates, airflow is restricted and the dryer must work harder and longer to dry each load. This increases energy bills and can lead to malfunction, breakdown or a dryer fire.

Bob Dougherty urges everyone including the DIY enthusiast to at least have a qualified service technician perform a dryer vent inspection to be sure the system is installed properly and promotes maximum airflow. Though failure to clean dryer vents is the leading cause of dryer fires, improper dryer vent installation, or use of inferior material can also be hazardous. Visit http://mineoladryerventcleaning.blogspot.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.

Dryer Vent Cleaning Mineola Wizard says your Dryer can Produce Dangerous Levels of Carbon Monoxide

The Mineola Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard brings consumers peace of mind while educating them about hazards associated with poorly maintained dryer vent systems

 

Mineola, NY -- Dryer vent cleaning is very important maintenance to prevent dryer fires and other problems including mold and mildew damage and mechanical failure. Dryer vent cleaning and proper dryer vent installation is especially important for those who own a gas dryer. Poorly vented gas appliances can be a carbon monoxide problem.

Bob Dougherty, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard, was recently interviewed. He explained how gas dryers can be a carbon monoxide threat. “Many people only associate carbon monoxide threats with their furnace,” said Dougherty. Few are aware that poorly vented gas dryers can allow dangerous levels of carbon monoxide to enter their home.”

The snowstorm that recently hammered the east coast prompted New York lawmakers to require everyone in the state to install carbon monoxide detectors in their homes. Amanda’s Law went into effect after a girl died from carbon monoxide poisoning in 2009. Dryer vents are typically installed on the outside of a home about two feet off the ground. Drifting snow can easily block the dryer vent and block air flow.

According to Dryer Vent Wizard, poorly vented gas dryers are a carbon monoxide hazard during the warmer season as well. Dryer vent cleaning promotes maximum air flow to eliminate this hazard. Proper dryer vent installation is also important to ensure your dryer is operating safely and efficiently.

Dryer Vent Wizard is a national franchise company specializing in dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair, dryer vent installation and all dryer vent services. They are the largest chain of dryer exhaust specialists with over 50 independently owned franchise locations in the U.S. Visit http://www.dryerventcleaningnassaucountynewyork.com/to learn more.