He takes the time to explain to each customer the warning signs indicating a need for dryer vent repair or cleaning service
Wilmington DE -- According to the local Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard, over 80 percent of Americans own a clothes dryer; yet, only about 20 percent of owners are aware of the danger associated with them. The dryer is an indispensible appliance but few people understand the possibility of this common staple causing a devastating fire.
Thousands of dryer fires happen each year resulting in deaths, injuries and loss of homes. Failure to clean dryer ducts is cited as the leading cause of dryer fires. Increased drying time is the most common sign indicating the need for dryer vent cleaning, but there are other signs owners should be aware of. Some people have burned themselves on a hot zipper or metal studs on jeans when removing laundry from the dryer. A properly maintained dryer should not produce heat to this extreme. Other warning signs of a pending dryer fire include the laundry room becoming hot and humid during a dry cycle or the top of the dryer getting hot.
Gerry Rhen, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard (http://wilmingtonde.dryerventcleaningnow.com/) combines service with education to increase public awareness of the need for proper dryer vent installation and regularly scheduled dryer vent cleaning service. He makes sure his customer understands the warning signs indicating an overheated dryer which will cause a fire if left unchecked. Gerry’s customers appreciate his concern and often post positive reviews:
“If anybody in the Wilmington Delaware area has issues with their dryer, I highly recommend you call Dryer Vent Wizard. They did a great job fixing my problem. Come to find out this problem could of set my house on fire. So many times we don’t think about something like this but dryer lint & heat is one of the most common components that start house fires.” Happy customer is Wilmington.
The Wizard also warns people not to put rags or clothing that have been soaked with flammable substances like gasoline or cleaning solvents into the dryer, even if they have been washed. Residue can remain from these flammable liquids and generate vapors that could cause a fire. These items should be line dried.
Improper dryer vent installation or use of plastic of vinyl dryer duct material can also lead to a fire hazard. The Wizard suggests everyone, even the DIY homeowner, have a dryer vent inspection to be sure their system meets current safety standards. The updates in dryer vent safety standards have reduced the number of dryer fires by about 35 percent since the late 1970’s, but many people still use the outdated dryer vent systems.
Gerry Rhen owns Dryer Vent Wizard of Delaware, also serving Cecil County Maryland. The Wizard specializes in commercial and residential dryer vent service, dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair and new dryer vent installation. His customers include homeowners and renters, landlords, property managers and homeowner’s associations, beauty shops, pet shelters, assisted living facilities and anyone who has a clothes dryer. Visit http://www.dryerventwizarddelaware.com/ to learn more.