Fresno, CA - Jon Perry, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard of Central California was recently interviewed. He expressed his feelings after a recent clothes dryer fire was reported. "Thankfully no one was injured." said Jon, "Sadly; the home was completely destroyed so the family lost everything. This could have easily been prevented with a good dryer vent cleaning. Most people do not realize that their clothes dryer is more likely to start … (0 comments)
dryer vent install: The Anatomy of a Clothes Dryer Fire Explained by the Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard of Fresno
- 05/09/09 09:18 AM
Most people have their furnace cleaned regularly because they are concerned for their safety. Sadly, very few people think of clothes dryer in relation to safety. A clothes dryer is more likely to start a fire than any other appliance in your home. Over 15,000 dryer fires are reported each year. Most could have been prevented with proper dryer maintenance.
A clothes dryer requires air-flow to do its job; the dryer vent and duct system is responsible for carrying the hot, moist air and lint from the wet laundry in the dryer drum to the outdoors. Only about 60 percent … (0 comments)
Fresno, CA - The month of October is Fire Prevention month across the United States. Dryer Vent Wizard, Dry Clothes, Safe Homes supports the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), in fire prevention awareness efforts by launching "Don't Let Your Dryer Start a Fire, Keep Your Home Safe and Sound," campaign. Dryer vent specialists are happy to speak at events to promote consumer awareness and fire safety tips.
"We have noticed that most people think it's normal for their dryer … (1 comments)
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 rare; most people who have fire caused by lint build-up experience more than just a small fire. Even … (0 comments)
For many years the choice of material for clothes dryer venting was flexible plastic or vinyl, which is also commonly used for bathroom exhaust fans. This type of material is a problem because heat causes it to become brittle and deteriorate. Imagine the problems this can cause if you have a very long dryer duct running across the attic, basement ceiling, or inside walls. As flammable lint builds up and reduces air flow, the vent tube will overheat and eventually cause a serious fire.
Most building codes prohibit the use of plastic dryer duct material … (0 comments)
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.
Fresno, CA - Jon Perry, former owner of The Bike Doctor, a Fresno bicycle shop, traded his wrenches and grease for a service uniform to own and operate a Dryer Vent Wizard, Safe Homes, Dry Clothes (DVW), franchise in The San Joaquin Valley.
When Perry left the cycling industry he spent time raising his family. He still had the passion to serve others with a burning desire for customer service. With successful programs … (0 comments)
Sanger, CA - Greg Longe, co-president of Dryer Vent Wizard (DVW), Dry Clothes, Safe Homes, announced the awarding of a fourth DVW franchise in California. Local resident, Jon Perry of Fresno, California will service The San Joaquin Valley.
Dryer Vent Wizard, Dry Clothes, Safe Homes is a national franchise company specializing in dryer fire prevention and "urgent response" dryer and dryer vent maintenance, repair, replacement and alterations.
Jon is committed to teaching all his customers … (0 comments)
dryer vent install: Jon Perry, Central California Explains: Clothes Dryer Fires and Prevention: Dryer Vent Cleaning
- 08/16/08 02:18 PM
The US Fire Administration lists clothing dryer fires as the cause of approximately 15,600 fires annually, causing structural damage, injuries, and about 15 deaths per year. The USFA identifies "failure to clean" as the number one factor contributing to clothes dryer fires. Users should clean lint traps with each use and clean dryer vents on a regular basis, at least seasonally, to avoid fire hazards. The USFA refers to the lack of dryer maintenance as "Failure to clean".
The importance of maintaining your dryer and venting system cannot be stressed enough. In addition to performing regular dryer maintenance, consumers can … (11 comments)
"It's hard for people to think of their clothes dryer as a fire hazard," said John Ryley, owner of the Dryer Vent Wizard (DVW), Dry Clothes, Safe Homes franchise, whose company specializes in maintaining, cleaning, repairing, replacing and altering dryer vents for residential and commercial consumers. Clothes dryer fires account for 15,600 structure fires, 15 deaths and 400 injuries each … (3 comments)
Most people have their furnaces cleaned regularly because they are concerned for the safety of their family; sadly, few think of their clothes dryer as a safety threat;)
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