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Dryer Fires in the United States

Around 80 percent of homes in the United States have clothes dryers. Every dryer, if left unchecked and unmaintained, has the potential to start a dryer fire that can seriously damage your home. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, around 15,500 fires occur annually that are associated with clothes dryers. These fires, which could be prevented with a proper dryer vent cleaning , cause approximately 10 deaths and 310 injuries year. Dryer Vent Wizard can take a look at your dryer vent and clean it up so that dangerous situations like this can be minimized immensely. Call today at 651-792-5626.

Refer a Friend, Make $25

At Dryer Vent Wizard , we place a lot of emphasis on great customer service and a job well done. We want to be a company you recommend to your friends, and in order to achieve that goal, we're willing to sweeten the deal for those who send word-of-mouth business our way. If a new customer comes to Dryer Vent Wizard and tells us that they were referred by you, we'll give you $25. It's that easy. And we'll do this for every referral you send, so there's no limit to how many $25 commissions you can pull in by recommending Dryer Vent Wizard to those you know. Interested in learning more about this promotion , or Dryer Vent Wizard in general? Give us a call at 651-792-5626.

Preventing a Clothes Dryer Fire

When you think of highly-combustible materials, lint may not be the first item that comes to mind. But when airflow is reduced in a dryer and lint begins to pile up, the stage is set for a dryer fire to take place. So how can you prevent a clothes dryer fire from starting in your home? Prevention. One of the earliest steps you can take is to use a metal dryer vent instead of a plastic or vinyl vent. Next, be sure your dryer vents to the outdoors, and not to a crawlspace or your attic. Venting your dryer heat indoors greatly increases the amount of damage a dryer fire could do to your home. Keep the length of your dryer vent exhaust pipe as short as possible, and try not to have the pipe do too many turns, as these areas lend themselves to lint build-up. Lastly, have your dryer vent inspected and cleaned regularly. When your dryer vent is clean of any lint or other types of material build-up, your risk of a dryer fire drops tremendously. To schedule a dryer vent inspectio...

Clean Dryer Vent Exhaust Ducts Keep You Safe

A build-up of lint, hair and other types of debris can cause your dryer vent to become obstructed. This not only affects dryer performance (such as taking longer for your clothes to dry , or causing your clothes to smell funny), but can also introduce a safety hazard to your home. The potential for a fire to start becomes higher with an unclean vent, and, if you use a gas dryer, carbon monoxide can leak into your home. It is important to schedule an annual dryer vent inspection with a professional. This inspection, better known as a dryer exhaust duct inspection , can help keep your dryer running smoothly and can keep you safe should a problem be discovered and need fixed. This inspection is especially important in newer homes, where dryers aren't always placed on an outside wall and ventilation pipes must travel longer distances to reach the open air. You can schedule an examination through Dryer Vent Wizard , a leader in dryer vent installation, repair, and cleaning.