Dryer Vent Wizard of the Greater Twin Cities | Dryer Vent Cleaning & More

For many of us, doing laundry at home is a standard part of life. However, that doesn't mean that we are totally knowledgeable about how to go about purchasing a new dryer in the event that the one we have needs to be replaced or upgraded. Just a stroll through the appliance section in your local home improvement store or department, reveals a wide range of styles, features and efficiency ratings that can be enough to send one running for a sales representative, in hopes of getting some simple answers. Should you be in need of purchasing a new dryer , chances are you have a laundry basket full of questions. Here are some of the more common questions, consumers ask: What types of dryers are available? Clothes dryers are typically either gas or electric and range in width from 25 to 27 inches. Be sure that you have measured the space in which you plan to place your dryer, before going shopping! What is the difference between a gas powered dryer and an electric one...

Fires which destroy a family's home are often an easily preventable occurrence. Should a fire blaze up in an apartment complex the results can be devastating to much more than one family. House fires, especially this time of year, are usually thought of as a fire in the fireplace that burned out of control. Surprisingly the cause is often the unsuspecting clothes dryer . Clothes dryers are a modern convenience which most families take for granted. After each dryer load the lint screen is cleaned and the home owner is off and drying again. Even though the clothes dryer is a plug it in and leave it type appliance, regular maintenance needs to be performed in order to prevent a fire. The culprit is most likely the exhaust vent, not the dryer itself. Despite every dryer having a lint screen, lint does pass through and around to be channeled into the exhaust vent. Over time this extra lint will build up first on the exterior vent cap where the heat is released to the out...

Having a washing machine and clothes dryer in your home is a luxury. Rather than having to load up all your dirty linens and clothes then spend hours at the laundry mat, you can simply do a load (or more, if you're like most of us) of clothing whenever it is necessary. Of course, like many modern day conveniences, these appliances are only great if they are working. However, when it comes to your dryer , there are several things you can do to see if you can determine the cause of the problem. Consider these 5 potential problems of dryers. The dryer will not turn on-Make sure the dryer is plugged in. While it sounds simple, it is more common than one would like to imagine. In fact, if you talk to repair personnel or customers service reps for nearly every household item, they will tell you that they get calls daily from customers who say their purchase won't work only to discover that it was because the item was not plugged in! Check the fuse box-Sometime the dry...