Fairfax Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard Actively Participates in Fire Prevention Month Mission

During National Fire Prevention Month 2012 Wizards across the nation raised over $5,000 selling wristbands with the company slogan, “Prevent a Fire, Clean Your Dryer” for a $5.00 donation to the Children’s Burn Foundation











Fairfax VA – The Dryer Vent Cleaning Fairfax Wizard joined efforts with Wizards across the nation to raise money for the Children’s Burn Foundation in observance of National Fire Prevention Month in 2012. As a member of the National Fire Protection Association the Wizard enjoys participating in this cause. Dryer Vent Wizard is a nationwide franchise company specializing in commercial and residential dryer vent cleaning, repair and new dryer vent installation.

The Wizard helped raise over $5,000 selling wristbands with the company’s slogan, “Prevent a Fire, Clean Your Dryer” for a small donation of just $5.00 and they gave 100 percent of the proceeds to the Children’s Burn Foundation.

More than 17,000 dryer fires occur annually causing deaths, injuries and property damage. Failure to clean dryer vents is the number one cause of dryer related hazards.

Minimizing the risk of dryer fires is the Wizard’s focus all year long, but they step up their efforts during National Fire Prevention Month. Education is a vital part of the Wizard’s service. Customers receive the highest quality dryer vent service available in the industry and valuable information to keep their family safe while reducing energy bills and improving dryer performance. Professional dryer vent installation, dryer vent cleaning and dryer vent repair is all in a day’s work for Dryer Vent Wizard (http://fairfax.dryerventcleaningnow.com/)

The Fairfax Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard provides the following dryer maintenance tips while performing an important home service:

• Professional dryer vent installation using semi-rigid or solid metal venting
• Clean the lint filter before starting each load of laundry
• Wash the lint screen with warm, soapy water to remove residue left behind from fabric softeners and dryer sheets
• Avoid storing combustibles like cleaning supplies, cardboard boxes and flammable chemicals near the dryer
• Do not leave home or go to sleep when the dryer is running
• Have a professional dryer vent inspection and cleaning performed annually

Dryer Vent Wizard help raise public awareness about the importance of dryer vent cleaning to prevent dryer fires and save energy. Doug Bittner serves the Northern Virginia area, Leesburg, Fairfax, Arlington, Sterling and surrounding cities and communities. Visit http://www.fairfaxdryerventcleaning.com/ to learn more.

About Dryer Vent Wizard:
Dryer Vent Wizard is a member of the National Fire Protection Association and the largest chain of dryer vent cleaning, repair, replacement and alternation specialists in the U.S. with over 60 franchisees in major markets. Dryer Vent Wizard franchisees work to promote public awareness on the importance of dryer vent cleaning to prevent dryer fires and save energy. Consumer education while making clothes dryers safer and greener are the main focus of DVW franchisees. Dryer Vent Wizard was founded in 2004 by Dave Lavalle who is also the founder of the Mr. Handyman franchise.

Warning about Clogged Dryer Duct from the Fairfax Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard

Dryer vent cleaning and service by the Wizard prevents dryer fires and eliminates a number of other dryer related hazards











Fairfax VA – The Fairfax Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard enjoys providing an important service while educating customers with tips and information about dryer fire prevention. 90% of all appliance fires are dryer related and most of them are easily preventable. Over 17,000 dryer fires occur annually with a clogged dryer duct being a leading cause.

Dryer Vent Wizard will perform a through dryer vent inspection including an airflow analysis, with the goal of making the clothes dryer operate as safely and efficiently as possible. Education is a vital part of the Wizard’s service as he educates the customer by explaining the danger of a clogged dryer duct.

Customers appreciate the Wizard’s dedication to service and his concern for their safety. Here are some of the facts the Wizard (http://fairfax.dryerventcleaningnow.com/) shares with all his customers:

• A clogged dryer duct will cause the dryer to run hotter and work harder
• Poor ventilation will kill a clothes dryer
• Plugged dryer vents can create excess dust in the home
• Dryer vent cleaning can improve indoor air quality
• Excess heat caused by a clogged dryer vents can ruin clothes
• Even older clothes dryers should be able to dry a load in an hour or less
• Increased drying time is the most common warning of restricted air flow caused by lint accumulation

Everyone that owns a clothes dryer needs service by the Wizard including homes and businesses, apartments and condos, commercial laundries, beauty salons and animal shelters. The Wizard provides residential and commercial dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair and new dryer vent installation service in Northern Virginia.

Doug Bittner owns Dryer Vent Wizard specializing in “urgent response” dryer vent cleaning, repair and new dryer vent installation. Service by the Wizard provides peace of mind knowing the dryer is operating safely and efficiently. Doug serves Northern Virginia, Fairfax, Sterling, Leesburg and nearby cities and communities. Visit http://www.fairfaxdryerventcleaning.com/ to learn more.

About Dryer Vent Wizard:
Dryer Vent Wizard is a member of the National Fire Protection Association and the largest chain of dryer vent cleaning, repair, replacement and alternation specialists in the U.S. with over 60 franchisees in major markets. Dryer Vent Wizard franchisees work to promote public awareness on the importance of dryer vent cleaning to prevent dryer fires and save energy. Consumer education while making clothes dryers safer and greener are the main focus of DVW franchisees. Dryer Vent Wizard was founded in 2004 by Dave Lavalle who is also the founder of the Mr. Handyman franchise.

Dryer Vent Installation Wizard of Fairfax Installs Safe and Code Compliant Dryer Vent System

The Wizard finds a problem with 9 out of 10 dryer vent system inspections which can lead to dryer fires and increased energy bills












 Fairfax, VA – Dryer Vent Wizard is qualified to install a new dryer vent system in a home or business that uses clothes dryers. Dryer vent installation should be performed by a qualified dryer vent service technician to ensure safety. The Wizard installs safe and code compliant dryer vent systems.

Doug Bittner, owners of Dryer Vent Wizard advises consumers to have a new dryer vent system installed if they are using the vinyl, plastic or flexible foil ducts. These materials deteriorate easily, causing leaks in the system that is otherwise designed to remove heat and moisture from the dryer to the vent outdoors. By law, all gas dryers must be properly vented to prevent gas by-products such as carbon monoxide from leaking into the home.

Dryer Vent Wizard (http://fairfax.dryerventcleaningnow.com/) only installs solid metal dryer ducts that lead to a dryer vent outside. He explains that proper dryer vent installation is essential to allow adequate airflow needed for the dryer to work efficiently. The dryer vent system should be installed with as few turns as possible and the shorter the run, the better. The longer the dryer duct, the harder the dryer works to force the hot air to the vent outside.

To help generate public awareness Dryer Vent Wizard technicians educate their customers by explaining their recommendations for corrections needed to make their dryer vent system more efficient. Lint builds up in even the best dryer vent system over time; therefore, regular dryer vent cleaning service is also highly recommended.

Dryer Vent Wizard is the largest chain of dryer vent service providers with over 60 franchisees in major market areas of the U.S. Doug Bittner serves residents and business owners in Northern Virginia, Arlington, Fairfax, Herndon and neighboring cities and communities. Visit http://www.fairfaxdryerventcleaning.com/ to learn more.

About Dryer Vent Wizard:
Dryer Vent Wizard is a member of the National Fire Protection Association and the largest chain of dryer vent cleaning, repair, replacement and alternation specialists in the U.S. with over 60 franchisees in major markets. Dryer Vent Wizard franchisees work to promote public awareness on the importance of dryer vent cleaning to prevent dryer fires and save energy. Consumer education while making clothes dryers safer and greener are the main focus of DVW franchisees. Dryer Vent Wizard was founded in 2004 by Dave Lavalle who is also the founder of the Mr. Handyman franchise.

Fairfax Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard Explains Why Indoor Dryer Vents are a Bad Idea

All clothes dryers should be vented to the outdoors to prevent a number of hazards including dryer fires and carbon monoxide poisoning













Fairfax VA – Most dryer vent cleaning experts agree that indoor dryer vents are a poor choice. Inferior dryer vent systems including indoor dryer vents can allow excess heat and moisture into homes, leading to mold and mildew problems. Though indoor dryer vent systems are available, they are not adequate. Doug Bittner, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard, only installs dryer ducts that lead outdoors.

When asked about using a dryer duct designed for indoor venting, the Wizard explains that one of the problems with indoor dryer vents is that they must be kept full of water to trap lint while the warm air filters into the room. They also have a duct made of flexible foil which can be accidently crushed, blocking air flow from the dryer and causing it to over heat. Like all fuel-burning appliances, gas dryers must be properly vented to the outdoors to emit gas byproducts like carbon monoxide.

Dryer Vent Wizard (http://fairfax.dryerventcleaningnow.com/) urges consumers to vent all clothes dryers to the outdoors to prevent a number of dryer related hazards. This can be difficult for some homeowners, especially if they need to cut through cement block to slide the dryer duct through, but it is well worth the time and effort. Rerouting dryer ducts, installing new dryer vents and cleaning dryer vents is routine work for Dryer Vent Wizard service techs.

Dryer Vent Wizard only specializes in dryer vents so they are the experts to trust to install safe and efficient dryer vent systems. Professional dryer vent installation ensures clothes dryers are fire-safe and energy-efficient. The cost of professional dryer vent installation is little compared to the damage done to homes by excess heat and moisture, or worse, dryer fires!

Dryer Vent Wizard recommends professional dryer vent installation and regularly scheduled dryer vent cleaning service to keep clothes dryers operating safely and efficiently. Dryer vent repair or replacement of a faulty system will make a big difference in dryer performance and energy savings. Find out more about this very important; yet, often neglected home maintenance service at http://www.fairfaxdryerventcleaning.com/

About Dryer Vent Wizard:
Dryer Vent Wizard is a member of the National Fire Protection Association and the largest chain of dryer vent cleaning, repair, replacement and alternation specialists in the U.S. with over 60 franchisees in major markets. Dryer Vent Wizard franchisees work to promote public awareness on the importance of dryer vent cleaning to prevent dryer fires and save energy. Consumer education while making clothes dryers safer and greener are the main focus of DVW franchisees. Dryer Vent Wizard was founded in 2004 by Dave Lavalle who is also the founder of the Mr. Handyman franchise.

Fairfax Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard Warns Homeowners about Clutter in the Laundry Room

Laundry room clutter like cardboard boxes, paint and cleaning supplies can be a fire hazard













Fairfax VA – The Fairfax Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard has an important message for homeowners about laundry room clutter. Combustibles like cardboard boxes, paint and cleaning supplies should not be stored around heat producing appliances like dryers, water heaters and furnaces. Even if the clutter is not the cause of a fire, it does provide ample fuel to allow it to spread more quickly.

More than 17,000 fires caused by clothes dryers are reported each year with failure to clean dryer vents being the number one cause. According to the Wizard other causes of dryer related fires include improper dryer vent installation or use of inferior dryer duct material and combustibles being stored near the dryer.

Doug Bittner, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard (http://fairfax.dryerventcleaningnow.com/) recalls reading about a home fire that originated in a clogged dryer vent. The clutter in the laundry area added fuel for the fire to spread rapidly throughout the home. Cardboard boxes were stacked beside the dryer and a shelf above the dryer was lined with chemicals including cleaners, paint thinner and lighter fluid.

In addition to cleaning dryer vents, the Wizard works to educate his customers about dryer fire prevention through proper dryer maintenance. Dryer fires cause nearly $200 million per year in property damages. Many deaths and injuries occur each year in home fires that can easily be prevented.

Dryer Vent Wizard is a nation wide chain of dryer vent cleaning, repair and alteration specialists with over 60 locations in the U.S. Doug Bittner serves residents and business owners in Northern Virginia, Sterling, Fairfax, Alexandria and neighboring cities and communities. Visit http://dryerventcleaningfairfax.blogspot.com/ to learn more.



About Dryer Vent Wizard:
Dryer Vent Wizard is a member of the National Fire Protection Association and the largest chain of dryer vent cleaning, repair, replacement and alternation specialists in the U.S. with over 60 franchisees in major markets. Dryer Vent Wizard franchisees work to promote public awareness on the importance of dryer vent cleaning to prevent dryer fires and save energy. Consumer education while making clothes dryers safer and greener are the main focus of DVW franchisees. Dryer Vent Wizard was founded in 2004 by Dave Lavalle who is also the founder of the Mr. Handyman franchise.

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