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Dryer Exhaust Inspection - Serious Fire Hazard in Greenbrae, CA; Dryer Vent Cleaning not the Issue
Though failure to clean dryer vents is the number one cause of clothes dryer fires, Rhonda Nole explains other threats
 
Greenbrae, CA - Rhonda Nole is the owner of Dryer Vent Wizard, a dryer vent cleaning and dryer exhaust specialist in the Greater North Bay, California area.  Rhonda recently inspected a dryer vent system and she was happy to see that it was properly installed and met all UL safety standards.  A complete cleaning was all that was needed for the system to work efficiently; however, the area was not free from fire hazards.
 
In a recent interview, Rhonda said, "I was impressed with what I found in a recent client's home.  The system met all safety standards; the vent was made of semi-rigid metal rather than vinyl or plastic and it was installed properly.  I usually find at least one or two problems with every dryer vent system that I inspect.  This one just needed cleaning, which is normal.  All dryer vent systems should be professionally cleaned at least once a year."
 
There was one fire hazard that many consumers do not give a thought to.  Rhonda explained, "I noticed paint cans and paint remover stored near ... more

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