dryer vent repair: Dryer Vent Repair Technician in Chicago Discusses Solar Clothes Drying to Reduce Carbon Emissions - 08/28/09 09:22 AM
Air-drying clothes with drying racks or a clothes line can reduce the average household's carbon footprint by over 2,000 pounds per year 
Chicago, IL - Most Americans see the automatic clothes dryer as a necessity; however, more are becoming aware of the huge amount of energy they can save by drying some of their laundry with drying racks or a clothesline.  Mory Matias, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard in Chicago said, "The clothes dryer is among the top 5 energy users in most homes.  I don't recommend giving up the automatic clothes dryer altogether; but using a clothesline part of the … (0 comments)

dryer vent repair: Solar Clothes Drying is Free: Save Energy, Reduce Carbon Emissions says the Dryer Vent Repair Wizard of Chicago - 08/28/09 09:20 AM
Most Americans see the automatic clothes dryer as a necessity; however, more are becoming aware of the huge amount of energy this appliance requires to run.  The clothes dryer is among the top 5 energy users in most homes.  Air-drying clothes with drying racks or a clothes line can reduce the average household's carbon footprint by over 2,000 pounds per year.
 
Other Benefits of a Clothesline
 
Over 15,000 house fires are caused by a clothes dryer each year when lint builds up in the dryer vent system and ignites.
 
What is dryer lint?  Where does it come from?  … (1 comments)

dryer vent repair: Glenview Resident Expresses Relief as Dryer Vent Cleaning Expert Spots a Fire Hazard - 07/10/09 07:58 AM
Besides being clogged with dryer lint, the old vinyl dryer vent system had deteriorated, causing dryer exhaust to leak into the home
 
Glenview, Ill - Mory Matias, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard, a dryer vent cleaning and dryer exhaust specialist serving the Chicago area was recently applauded for saving a customer from experiencing a dryer fire.  During a recent interview, Mory said, "There was a misunderstanding; the customer expected me later in the week.  When I showed up, she was doing laundry and the room was very hot and humid.  I insisted on stopping the dryer to inspect and provide … (0 comments)

dryer vent repair: Is Your Dryer Vent Properly Installed? Advice from the Wizard of Glenview, Illinois - 07/10/09 07:56 AM
It is important that your dryer vent system meet current safety codes; inferior dryer vent systems or improper dryer vent installation can cause problems with your clothes dryer.  Your clothes dryer requires air-flow; when the dryer exhaust system is not functioning properly it can cause a fire.
 
Vinyl or flexible foil is no longer acceptable venting material for your clothes dryer.  Though this type was commonly used in the past, it has been discovered to be unsafe and inefficient.  Vinyl or flexible foil venting is easily crushed when the clothes dryer is pushed up against the wall.  Or, it sags, … (4 comments)

dryer vent repair: Dryer Vent Cleaning and Repair Technician Serving Chicago Area Continues to Receive Acknowledgement - 06/27/09 02:35 AM
Most clothes dryer exhaust systems inspected have a problem that needs to be corrected so the dryer runs efficiently and safely
  
Chicago, IL-Mory Matias of Dryer Vent Wizard, a leading dryer vent cleaning company, has noticed the biggest safety hazard in clothes dryers are the ducts which run from the back of the dryer to the outside of the home.  Mory services the North Side of Chicago and the North Shore Suburbs of Cook and Lake Counties in Illinois.  "When customers complain about dryers taking too long to get clothes dry, this is a warning sign that indicates restricted air-flow … (0 comments)

dryer vent repair: Dryer Vent Cleaning or Replace the Clothes Dryer? Expensive Lesson Learned by a Chicago area Consumer - 06/27/09 02:33 AM
All appliances require proper maintenance in order for them to work safely and efficiently.  Unfortunately, too many people take their clothes dryers for granted; fill it with wet laundry, set the dial, turn it on and remove dry clothes 30 - 45 minutes later. 
 
I recently got a call from a woman who purchased a new dryer because the one she had was taking several cycles to get her clothes dry.  She assumed it was old and worn out.  The delivery man installed the dryer and she began using it, but she noticed that it ran very hot.  I just … (0 comments)

dryer vent repair: Dryer Vent Cleaning and Dryer Exhaust Issues in New Chicago Homes - 05/23/09 04:09 AM
If you live in a newer home you may be thinking everything is up to code because the home was built more recently than others in your area.  Surprisingly, dryer venting and dryer exhaust systems are often improperly installed.  I've seen newer homes with the dryer venting into the attic.  Builders will defend this practice saying it is OK; however, the law states that a clothes dryer must be vented outdoors.
 
Improper dryer venting can cause serious problems in your home.  The dryer exhaust removes the heat and moisture from your dryer to the outdoors.  If your dryer is venting … (1 comments)

dryer vent repair: The Chicago Wizard is Ranting, Raving and Venting about Dryer Vent Cleaning - 05/02/09 04:16 AM
Dryer vent cleaning and maintenance prolongs the life of your dryer, saves on energy bills and prevents fires
 
Chicago, Ill - Mory Matias is known for his efforts to promote public awareness of dryer vent cleaning and proper dryer exhaust maintenance to prevent fires.  Some people would say that Mory is constantly "venting" about dryer vent cleaning.
 
Mory is often overheard by others when he is speaking to consumers or apartment building managers about the danger of lint build-up in dryer ducts.  "Think about what the dryer vent and exhaust ducts are removing from your home," said Matias.  "Heat, … (0 comments)

dryer vent repair: The Chicago Wizard is Ranting, Raving and Venting about Dryer Vent Cleaning in Glenview - 05/02/09 04:10 AM
There is a man on a mission to prevent clothes dryer fires in Chicago.   He is a dryer vent cleaning and dryer exhaust specialist who is concerned with the safety of consumers and business owners in his community.  Some say he is constantly ranting, raving and "venting" about dryer vent cleaning.  The Chicago Wizard vents:
 
Dryer Vents and Ducts
  
Your clothes dryer requires proper air-flow in order to do its job efficiently.  The dryer vent and exhaust duct is responsible for removing heat, moisture and lint from your laundry as it dries.  Hot moist lint that escapes the … (0 comments)

dryer vent repair: Dryer Vent Cleaning: Fire Prevention Tips for Consumers in Chicago - 03/08/09 08:31 AM
ryer Vent Cleaning: Fire Prevention Tips to be Aware of
 
Have you ever given any thought as to the service your clothes dryer is providing?  Imagine the heat required to dry your clothes.  Imagine the heat produced by a fire!  Clothes dryers are often placed in confined spaces where fires can build and spread quickly.
 
Also confined is the lint that builds up in the dryer vent system, no matter how efficiently is it working.  Your dryer vent system takes heat, moisture and lint from the clothes dryer to the vent outside, but some of the moist lint will … (0 comments)

dryer vent repair: Northshore Chicago Dryer Vent Cleaning Technician Earns Coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award - 03/08/09 12:17 AM
Award reflects company's consistently high level of customer service
 
Chicago, IL - Dryer Vent Wizard of Northshore Chicago has been awarded the prestigious 2008 Angie's List Super Service Award! 
 
The Super Service Award, now celebrating its 10th year, is given to companies who have achieved and maintained a superior service rating on Angie's List to meet the eligibility requirements to be considered for the award.
 
"Our super Service Award winners are the cream of the crop when it comes to customer service," said Angie Hicks, founder of Angie's List.
 
Mory Matias, the owner/operator of Dryer Vent Wizard … (0 comments)

dryer vent repair: The Wizard of Oak Forest Advises Dryer Vent Cleaning to Extend Appliance Life - 02/01/09 05:22 AM
All major appliances require some regular maintenance in order to operate efficiently.  Failure to properly maintain appliances increases their chances of breaking down, or causes them to labor or work harder to perform their task.  This leads to increased energy bills and a chance of an appliance repair or replacement bill.  When dryer vent cleaning and maintenance is neglected, there is yet another danger; a clothes dryer fire.  
Here are some items you should know about clothes dryers and dryer vent systems: 
•·         The lint trap should be pulled and cleaned after each load of laundry
•·         Residue can build up … (0 comments)

dryer vent repair: Dryer Vent Cleaning, Repair and Installation Evanston, Illinois - 02/01/09 05:17 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 to operate
•·                     There are 15,500 fires every year caused by failure to clean dryer vents
•·                     Dryer manufacturers recommend you clean your dryer vent every year
•·                     Regular dryer vent cleaning prolongs the life of your dryer
 
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dryer vent repair: Dryer Vent Wizard, Servicing Evanston, Illinois and Chicago Consumers says Dryer Vent Cleaning is the Leading Defense against Dryer Fires - 02/01/09 04:30 AM
With all we know about the importance of appliance maintenance, for example, furnace cleaning; few think about their clothes dryer maintenance, beyond the obvious need to keep the lint filter clean.  Ask your self the following questions regarding your clothes dryer: 
Have you been noticing your clothes dryer working less efficiently lately? Has it been taking an hour or more to dry a load of laundry?  Do clothes have a moldy smell when you remove them? Is your laundry hot to the touch when you remove it from the dryer? Do you see lint build-up behind and around the dryer?  If … (0 comments)

dryer vent repair: Dryer Vent Cleaning and Maintenance could have Prevented Dryer Fire in Oak Forest, Just outside Chicago - 02/01/09 04:23 AM
Thankfully, no one was injured and damages were minimal due to the homeowner recently installing additional smoke detectors 
Chicago, IL -- A recent dryer fire, reported in Oak Forest, Ill, located about 24 miles southwest of Downtown Chicago, could have easily been prevented with proper dryer vent maintenance.  As the woman looked at the charred remains of her home, she was thankful for one thing; she had taken the precaution to have additional smoke detectors installed in her home.  She did this a few months before, when a neighbor was killed in a tragic house fire. 
The woman was home alone, … (0 comments)

dryer vent repair: “Dryer Vent Cleaning” “Dryer Vent Installation” Chicago, Illinois - 11/30/08 06:52 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 to operate
•·                     There are 15,500 fires every year caused by failure to clean dryer vents
•·                     Dryer manufacturers recommend you clean your dryer vent every year
•·                     Regular dryer vent cleaning prolongs the life of your dryer
 
Our services … (0 comments)

dryer vent repair: “Dryer Vent Cleaning” “Dryer Vent Repair” Kenilworth, Illinois - 09/09/08 07:37 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.
 
Our services include:
•·                     Dryer vent cleaning
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dryer vent repair: Mory Matias, Owner of “Dryer Vent Cleaning” Company in Cook County, Illinois, urges Landlords to have Dryer Vents Professionally Inspected - 09/09/08 07:28 AM
Mory was thankful no one was injured when a dryer fire broke out in a local apartment complex; however, upset that this tragedy could have easily been prevented with proper dryer vent maintenance
 
 
Chicago, IL--Recent news reported a clothes dryer fire in an apartment building causing serious damages and some units to be evacuated.  Thankfully, there were no injuries, but the damages to the building and the loss suffered by tenants is a tragedy that could have been prevented.
 
Mory Matias, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard was at a recent real estate investors meeting, where he spoke to … (0 comments)

dryer vent repair: “Dryer Vent Cleaning” Company Helps Consumers in Morton Grove, Illinois Save Money on Energy Costs, Providing “Dryer Vent Repair” Services and Fire Prevention Tips - 09/09/08 07:23 AM
99 out of 100 clothes dryers have a problem with air flow and lint build up which can cause a dryer to run inefficiently and eventually, lead to a fire
  
Chicago, IL-Mory Matias of Dryer Vent Wizard, a leading dryer vent cleaning company, has noticed the biggest safety hazard in clothes dryers are the vents running from the back of the dryer to the outside of the home.  Mory services the North Side of Chicago and the North Shore Suburbs of Cook and Lake Counties in Illinois.  "When customers complain about dryers taking too long to get clothes dry, this … (0 comments)

dryer vent repair: “Dryer Vent Cleaning” is Key to Preventing Dryer Fires According to Lincolnwood, Illinois “Dryer Vent Repair” Company - 09/09/08 07:19 AM
Failure to clean and maintain dryer vent systems is a leading cause of dryer fires in the US. According the to the US Fire Administration, dryer vent fires cost more than $88 million, cause more than 400 injuries, and result in an average of 15 deaths annually. Consumers need to be made aware of the importance of dryer vent cleaning to ensure dryer fire prevention.
 
Other causes of dryer fires include improper venting material, storage of combustible material near the dryer and mechanical or electrical problems. 
 
To enhance the safety of family and home, consumers should take the following … (0 comments)

 

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