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