Over 17,000 dryer fires occur each year, causing deaths, injuries and nearly $200 Million in property damages
The Wizard recalls reading about a dryer fire that claimed the life of a 5-year old girl. The news upset the Wizard because he knows that dryer vent cleaning would have likely prevented the fire. John Moffat, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard is committed to educating his customers with tips to prevent dryer fires and improve dryer efficiency.
The Wizard knows he is making a difference in his neighborhood by developing positive customer relationships. “I contact my customers each year to remind them to have their dryer vent inspected and cleaned,” said Moffat. “I make sure they understand that even the very best system, professionally installed by the Wizard, needs to be cleaned periodically.”
Though a clogged dryer vent system is the leading cause of dryer fires, poorly installed dryer vent systems can also be a problem. The Wizard recommends homeowners have all their appliances, including the clothes dryer and dryer vent system installed by a certified professional. Faulty electrical outlets, leaky gas lines and valves and poorly installed dryer vent systems can be hazardous. Residents should also be careful of what is stored near the dryer. In the event of a fire, cardboard boxes and flammable liquids will provide fuel to allow it to burn hot and spread rapidly.
Dryer Vent Wizard specializes in dryer vent installation, repair and cleaning for homes and businesses in Hartford, Tolland and Windham Counties. Everyone who operates one or more clothes dryers needs this service. The Wizard provides dryer vent cleaning service for single family homes, apartments, condos, public laundries, beauty shops and animal shelters, just to name a few. Learn more about dryer fire prevention and energy savings at http://dryerventcleaningglastonburyct.blogspot.com/
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 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.