Middleton Dryer Vent Installation
Wizard Reveals the Facts about Lint Alert Device
Clogged dryer vents are a leading cause of dryer fires resulting in injuries, deaths and nearly $200 million in property damages each year
Middleton MA – The Middleton Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard recommends professional dryer vent installation and regular dryer vent cleaning service to prevent dryer fires and improve dryer performance. Over 17,000 dryer fires occur annually, causing deaths, injuries and millions in property damages. Increased drying time is almost always caused by restricted airflow which will lead to a dryer fire if left unchecked.
Clothes dryers are a wonderful convenience but they come with a price. The dryer is one of the biggest energy users in the home and the most likely appliance to cause a fire. Webb Dickson, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard, enjoys building relationships with his customers as he offers them tips to keep clothes dryers operating safely and efficiently.
Though failure to clean dryer vents is the leading cause of dryer fires poorly installed dryer vents can also be a hazard. Dryer Vent Wizard (http://www.massdryervent.com/) performs a 10-point dryer vent inspection including air flow and temperature measurements to accurately assess the situation. He will explain his findings and recommend a solution to ensure safety and maximum dryer performance.
As a dryer vent installation specialist, Dickson is often asked about a product called the LintAlert, which is a device that attaches to the dryer and monitors the amount of lint building up. It plugs into a wall socket and has a small hose that attaches to the dryer’s exhaust. As pressure builds up, a light changes from green, to yellow to red. The device will sound an alarm if there is a significant blockage.
When asked if he recommended using this product, Dickson replied that it was up to the individual consumer. He explains that the dryer will provide plenty of warning signs to indicate restricted airflow, including excess heat and moisture in the laundry room when the dryer is running or clothes come out very hot after a cycle or have a moldy smell. The most common sign of lint build-up is increased drying time.
According to Dickson, the LintAlert is a positive step in the right direction, but the bottom line to preventing dryer fires is preventative maintenance. He encourages everyone to have a qualified specialist install the dryer and dryer vent system. Owners should have an annual dryer vent inspection and cleaning to ensure safety and efficiency.
Dryer Vent Wizard professionally inspects and cleans clothes dryers and dryer vents for homeowners and businesses in Middlesex and Essex County, MA and all of New Hampshire. Poorly maintained dryer vents are fire hazards and cause clothes dryers to cost substantially more to operate. Visit http://dryerventcleaningmiddletonma.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 nearly 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.