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Dryer Vent Cleaning

The New York Times published a piece in last Wednesday's edition titled, "Cleaning That Dryer Vent." In it, writer Joyce Cohen informs readers of lint, one reason why dryer vent cleaning is important: "Vents also collect lint, which is highly combustible." This means that lint can, under the right conditions, catch fire and burn up quickly, igniting other flammable objects. An expert who was interviewed also gave a helpful tip on how to spot a dryer with a vent issue: "The most obvious signs of a clogged vent are clothes that don’t dry well..." Ready to have your dryer checked out? Give Dryer Vent Wizard a call today at  651-792-5626.

The Importance of Dryer Vent Maintenance

It seems innocent enough. You throw a load of clothes from your washer into your dryer, start it up, and head out the door. Your plan is to hit the grocery store and take care of a few other errands, but you won't finish them. About halfway through, you'll receive a call from a neighbor telling you to get home as quickly as you can and, when you do, what you see will put you in a temporary state of shock. Your home, burning. Your dryer caught fire while you were gone, and you weren't there to put it out, so the fire spread -- from the laundry room or basement where your dryer is stored, into the main part of your home. The fire company got there quickly, but there will be thousands of dollars worth of damage. This could have been avoided with regular dryer vent maintenance and a call to the Twin Cities leader in dryer vent cleaning and repair: Dryer Vent Wizard . Give Dryer Vent Wizard a call today at 651-792-5626 and prevent the above scenario from playing itself ou...