Coral Springs, FL -- "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 deaths, injuries and millions of dollars in damages occur each year as a result of clogged dryer vent systems. In addition clothes dryers with clogged dryer vents cost substantially more money to operate.
Horatio Chiorean owns and operates Dryer Vent Wizard, serving the … (0 comments)
Drying time increases as your dryer exhaust vents become clogged with lint and other debris. If you notice your dryer taking more time to properly dry your laundry, lint build-up is most likely the cause. As drying time increases and your dryer continues to labor the system becomes overheated because the hot air cannot escape through clogged vents. This increases energy consumption while eventually leading … (0 comments)
dryer vent cleaning: Maintain and Clean Dryer Vents too!
- 07/19/09 09:39 AM
When you are washing windows and siding, sweeping the deck or pulling weeds from flower beds you are doing seasonal maintenance to keep you home looking nice. While you're at it, look at the dryer vent. Is the hood cracked or covered with moss? When everything else is neat and clean, this will stick out like a sore thumb!
More important, when the dryer is running, do you see the exhaust coming out of it? The vent flaps should open when the dryer is operating and then close when it isn't to keep mice and bugs out. Sometimes birds or … (0 comments)
Delray Beach, FL - This is the time of year everyone is washing windows and siding, sweeping and sealing the deck and pulling weeds from the flower garden. Once this is done, the old cracked dryer vent hood, covered with moss sticks out like a sore thumb. Horatio Chiorean of Dryer Vent Wizard notices this more than most people because he is in the business of dryer vent cleaning and maintenance.
"People need to check their dryer vent when they're doing … (0 comments)
Boca Raton, FL - This is the time of year everyone is washing windows and siding, sweeping and sealing the deck and pulling weeds from the flower garden. Once this is done, the old cracked dryer vent hood, covered with moss sticks out like a sore thumb. Horatio Chiorean of Dryer Vent Wizard notices this more than most people because he is in the business of dryer vent cleaning and maintenance.
"People need to check their dryer vent when they're doing … (0 comments)
Boca Raton, FL -- The U. S. Fire Administration reports over 15,000 dryer fires annually; most of these tragedies could be prevented with proper dryer vent cleaning and maintenance. About 80% of American homes have clothes dryers, yet most owners are unaware of the importance of dryer vent cleaning. Horatio Chiorean, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard of Palm Beach, Florida makes sure his customers understand what needs to be done to prevent a clothes dryer fire. … (0 comments)
dryer vent cleaning: Dryer Vent Cleaning is Important Maintenance
- 07/19/09 09:30 AM
Dryer vent cleaning prevents dryer fires, prolongs the life of your appliance and reduces energy costs. When you are folding your laundry do you notice holes in your clothes that were not there before? New clothes are torn, sweaters are snagged and there are holes in your underwear! Or worse yet, clothes have a smoky smell when they should be clean. What is going on?
The smoky smell is easy to explain. You probably had a small lint fire inside the cabinet of your dryer. If this is the case, you're very lucky it was a small fire. This is … (0 comments)
Palm Beach, FL - As with any appliance, there are several things that can go mechanically wrong with a clothes dryer; however, maintenance has been discovered to cure most problems. Horatio Chiorean, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard in Palm Beach and Broward Counties, Florida shows his customers how they can save money on utilities while prolonging the life of their clothes dryer and preventing dryer fires with simple maintenance.
Horatio explains, "It … (0 comments)
dryer vent cleaning: Dryer Vent Cleaning Saves $300 per Year
- 05/16/09 09:16 AM
Like with any appliance, there are several things that can go wrong with a clothes dryer; however, most problems are fixed with simple maintenance. The most important thing your dryer needs in order to operate is air-flow. Think about it; the heat and moisture from your wet laundry has to go somewhere in order for the load to come out dry. If there is a blockage in the dryer vent system the heat and moisture are trapped in the drum or somewhere in the exhaust duct.
There are several things you can do to properly maintain your clothes dryer. Obviously, … (0 comments)
When a water hose on your washing machine bursts, hundreds of gallons of water will cause thousands of dollars in damage as your home is flooded. Homeowners insurance may cover the cost; however, they will also increase your premiums.
Properly maintaining your washer and dryer will prevent this from happening … (1 comments)
Fort Lauderdale, FL - Horatio Chiorean, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard of Palm Beach and Broward County, Florida, recently spoke to first time home buyers about preventative maintenance on washers and dryers. Horatio said, "Over 15,000 clothes dryer fires are reported each year, causing injury, death and loss of homes. When a water hose on your washing machine bursts, it can result in thousands of dollars in water damages."
Horatio told the group to replace old washer hoses with new steel braided hoses … (0 comments)
Is your clothes dryer taking longer to get your clothes dry? Are your towels still damp after 2 or more drying cycles? If so, you are paying more for the energy required to dry your clothes and this is a warning of a potential fire hazard!
The solution is easier and less expensive than you think. You do not have to replace your clothes dryer; this problem is rarely a sign of an old, worn out dryer. It is most likely caused by lint build-up clogging your dryer vent … (0 comments)
Broward County, FL - The Underwriters Laboratories (UL) recommends dryer vent cleaning for clothes dryer safety. The UL is an independent testing laboratory that establishes standards for residential, commercial and industrial electrical products and their safety. Horatio Chiorean is the owner of Dryer Vent Wizard of Broward County, a dryer vent cleaning, repair and installation company who also works to promote public awareness of dryer fire prevention.
In a recent interview, Horatio explained, "About 80% of all homes have clothes dryers; this means that there are about … (0 comments)
About 80 percent of all homes in the US have clothes dryers; that's about 82 million homes with potential fire hazards if the lint traps and dryer vent systems are not properly maintained.
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that over 15,000 clothes dryer fires occur each year in the US, accounting for about 10 deaths, 300 injuries and over $84 Million in property damages. Lack … (1 comments)
Boynton Beach, FL - A recent dryer fire was reported in a home in Boynton Beach where some of a woman's pets were killed. The entire neighborhood came together to help the animal trainer after flames consumed her home. She had just come home from work when she saw smoke coming out of her windows. She was able to save her dogs, but four cats died in the fire.
Horatio Chiorean, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard of Palm Beach, Florida says this … (0 comments)
dryer vent cleaning: Dryer Vent Cleaning is Crucial for Preventing Fires, Says Dryer Vent Repair Expert in Palm Beach, Florida
- 10/22/08 08:11 AM
October is Fire Prevention month. Did you know your clothes dryer is the one appliance that is more likely to start a fire than a furnace or stove? It's true, but, unfortunately, many people are not aware of this. They are also not aware that it is ove of the easiest of tragedies to prevent. Dryer Vent Wizard of Palm Beach along with its fellow nationwide franchisees is committed to preventing such tragedies by educating the public about the dangers of not maintaining the dryer venting system. http://www.dryerventwizard.com of Palm Beach inspects, cleans, maintains, alters, installs and tests dryer vent systems according … (1 comments)
dryer vent cleaning: Dryer Vent Cleaning and Maintenance for Pet Owners: Advice from Dryer Vent Repair Specialist, Boynton Beach, FL
- 10/22/08 07:57 AM
"In regards to the above local news, please know that pet hair is a very problematic material inside the dryer vents. It almost always causes complete obturations of the vent because pet hair removed from clothes and towels is more abundant than lint. In the vent pet hair weaves itself causing very hard blockages. We know this because we routinely clean dryer vents in vet offices, pet salons, horse riding establishments, animal shelters and houses with multiple pets. In addition, Dryer Vent Wizard of Palm Beach has donated a very significant portion of their work to animal shelters such as … (0 comments)
Palm Beach, FL --Recent news reported a clothes dryer fire in an apartment building causing major damage and evacuating of some units. Thankfully, there were no injuries, but it is estimated that it will cost over $50,000 to repair the damages and some families lost their home and possessions.
Horatio Chiorean, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard was at a recent landlord's meeting, where he spoke to the group about dryer vent … (0 comments)
Honestly, you don't have to do anything, if you don't want to. But the more the technician has to do, the longer they will have to be at your house. Not to mention, it's just nice to try and make the job a little easier on the person coming in to do the work. Here's a quick look at ways to make the professional cleaning of your dryer go much more smoothly.
Horatio Chiorean goes the extra mile, providing professional service and spending time with customers explaining how their dryer vent system works and offering tips to conserve energy;)
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