Dayn Benson's (dryerventwizard) Blog

Over 15,000 clothes dryer fires are reported each year; dryer vent cleaning is the number one defense against dryer fires.  Failure to clean is reported as being the number one cause of dryer fires.  Professional dryer vent cleaning is recommended each year to prevent dryer fires and to keep your...

A major source of indoor air pollution is dirty air ducts.  The furnace or air conditioner draws dust, dirt, pollen, pet dander and other contaminants into the duct system and blows them back into the air you breathe.  Over time these particles accumulate in the duct system; changes in temperatur...

I specialize in dryer vent cleaning, repair and installation; anything related to dryer exhaust issues.  I received a call from a homeowner recently who was concerned because their dryer duct was always getting clogged with lint.  They couldn't understand what the problem was.  The dryer was loca...

A properly installed dryer vent helps reduce energy cost and prevent dryer fires.   Properly installing a dryer vent is important to provide maximum airflow so your dryer does not have to work overtime to get each load dry.   Keeping the lint screen clean between loads is very important to mainta...

Sometimes a simple dryer vent repair job can do wonders for the efficiency of a clothes dryer as it promotes maximum airflow allowing the appliance to operate efficiently, saving energy and prolonging the life of the dryer   The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports over 15,000 fires an...

When a clothes dryer is not functioning properly the issue is most likely a venting problem   When clothes dryers begin to lose efficiency, taking longer to dry a load of laundry, many people are concerned that an expensive appliance repair bill is in their near future.  According to Dryer Vent W...

Dryer Vent Cleaning is number one for preventing dryer fires; however, even a clean dryer vent can contribute to a fire if it is improperly installed    Clothes dryers are reported as being a major cause of 15,000 house fires annually, costing millions of dollars in damages, deaths and injuries, ...

Proper dryer vent installation requires understanding how your dryer exhaust system works   The Dryer Vent Wizard franchise partners, Greg Longe and John Lynch are making an effort to increase consumer awareness of the hazards of clogged dryer vents or vent systems that are not installed in accor...

When a dryer starts taking additional cycles to dry a load of laundry, this is a sure sign of restricted airflow    It is not normal for an older dryer to take several cycles to properly dry clothes.  Many people think this is a sign that their clothes dryer is worn out; rarely is this the case. ...

Recent fire reported in New York caused by a clothes dryer; two children used what they learned that day in school to get grandmother out safely    "Don't Let your dryer start a fire; keep your home safe and sound," is Dryer Vent Wizard's marketing campaign.  Over 15,000 house fires resulting in ...