Arlington, VA - Janice Bittner is the owner of Dryer Vent Wizard, a dryer vent cleaning, repair and installation company that goes over and above by providing not only top-notch service, but also valuable fire safety tips for consumers. Sadly, many are still not getting the message, so Janice is trying another approach. In a recent interview, Janice said, "It's sad that so many dryer fires are occurring each year with all the information our company has made available for people … (3 comments)
dryer vent exhaust cleaning: Dryer Vent Cleaning and Insulating your Dryer Vent for Energy Conservation - Arlington, VA
- 01/06/09 05:49 AM
Your dryer vent is very important for releasing heat, moisture, lint and gas byproducts (if you have a gas dryer) from your home. Keeping the dryer ducts and vent system clean ensures your dryer is operating efficiently; a clogged vent causes the dryer to work much harder, increasing energy usage. So, a well maintained dryer vent system is important for energy consumption as well as fire safety, but what about the cold air it lets in during the cooler winter months? Or the hot air during the hot summer months?
There is a product on the market called a Dryer … (4 comments)
dryer vent exhaust cleaning: The Wizard of Sterling, Virginia Says: “Dryer Vent Cleaning” Promotes Dryer Fire Safety and Saves on Energy Consumption
- 09/23/08 06:59 AM
The clothes dryer is an appliance of both convenience and necessity for consumers today. Clothes dryers are found in about 80 percent or over 81 million homes in the US. Clothes dryers remove about ½ gallon of water from each load of laundry, which creates the lint that is found in the lint filter after each load. Clothes dryers are one of the most expensive appliances in your home to operate, so it is important that they be properly maintained to reduce energy costs.
Dryer vent cleaning and maintenance are also important to reduce the risk of fire caused by … (0 comments)
Hamilton, VA - First time home buyers have a lot to learn about mortgages, insurance, homeownership and maintenance. Janice Bittner, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard recently spoke at a workshop designed for first time home buyers in Northern Virginia. At this workshop, young people learned about the many aspects of homeownership, including appliance maintenance and fire safety. Many of them were concerned about the maintenance of their gas furnace, believing this to be a potential danger. Janice explained, "Believe it or you're your … (0 comments)
Dryer fires usually start beneath the dryer when the motor overheats. Overheating is caused by a build-up of lint in the duct that increases the drying time and blocks the flow of air. Other contributing conditions may include lint inside the dryer, a missing or … (17 comments)
Sterling, VA -- One particular September evening last year brought Karen King of Sterling, Virginia, and her family close to what could have become a devastating house fire. Karen was finishing up some household tasks, including drying her last load of clothes for the day. Fortunately for her and her family, she didn't let that last load go unattended.
Karen said that when she opened the dryer door, smoke came pouring out. She quickly closed the dryer door and called the fire department, who moved the two-year-old dryer out to the family's … (8 comments)
dryer vent exhaust cleaning: “Dryer Vent Cleaning” “Dryer Vent Repair” Hamilton, Virginia
- 09/20/08 08:15 AM
Don't let your dryer start a fire; keep your home safe and sound. Dryer Vent Wizard professionally inspects and cleans clothing dryers for homeowners and in commercially-owned buildings. Poorly maintained dryer vents cause fire hazards and cost substantially more to operate.
Why Dryer Vent Cleaning is so Important! •· Dryer vents clogged with lint cost $18-24 more per month. •· There are 15,500 fires every year caused by dryer vents. •· Dryer manufacturers recommend you clean your dryer vent every year. •· Regular dryer vent maintenance prolongs the life of your dryer.
It could be that when you pull the filter out there's not too much stuck to it. Besides, as long as you make sure it's clean all the time, the whole rest of the system must be clean too, right? Wrong!
The truth is there is a lot of lint that you don't see both in your dryer and in the line leading … (3 comments)
Annandale, VA-Janice Bittner, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard in Northern Virginia, is constantly working to increase consumer awareness of the importance of proper dryer venting systems. Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that interferes with how the body processes oxygen; it can be dangerous and deadly. Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include headache, nausea and disorientation. The dangerous gases are produced inside homes where carbon-containing fuels are incompletely burned. The gases must be vented to the outside.
Janice advises her customers that … (0 comments)
dryer vent exhaust cleaning: The Wizard Advises Consumers in Annandale, Virgina about Dryer Vent Cleaning and Fire Safety
- 08/05/08 11:21 PM
As midnight approached the box alarm was sounded for an apartment fire at 4014 Hallman Street with reports of fire in the basement. Rescue Engine 433 was the first to arrive and reported a two-story apartment building with smoke from the Charlie Side. As they stretched a line to the rear they noticed a walk out basement with a dryer on fire. The fire was contained to dryer with minimal extension. Units were held as the complex was charged with smoke. Battalion 443 (Ciarrocca) has the Hallman Street Command. Engine 403 was filling Station 15 during this incident. This story could … (10 comments)
Dryer fires usually start beneath the dryer when the motor overheats. Overheating is caused by a build-up of lint in the duct that increases the drying time and blocks the flow of air. Other contributing conditions may include lint inside the dryer, a missing or … (3 comments)
Janice is committed to preventing clothes dryer fires in her community, but some people still haven't got the message;)
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