Farmington , MN (PressExposure) June 09, 2010 -- Dryer vent cleaning can eliminate a potential fire hazard that exists in many homes today. Proper dryer vent installation is also critical to ensure clothes dryers operate safely and efficiently. Many people who own homes that were built in the late 1980's have dryer vent systems that are too long. FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) says dryer vent systems should not be longer than 25 feet.
Another common problem is many people are still using vinyl or plastic dryer duct material. "This type of material no longer meets current safety codes," said Carl Hein, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard. "If the dryer should throw a spark, the plastic or vinyl duct would quickly ignite, causing a devastating fire. Dryer Vent Wizard technicians only install solid metal dryer ducts."
According to Carl Hein, longer dryer ducts make the dryer over work to force the heat and moisture from the dryer to the vent outdoors. "When airflow is restricted or slowed down, lint has a better chance of becoming trapped and accumulating," said Hein. "We find problems with 9 out of 10 dryer vent systems that we inspect. I recommend that everyone have their dryer vent system inspected to be sure it is properly installed. I also encourage annual dryer vent cleaning to promote maximum dryer performance."
Dryer Vent Wizard is the nation's largest dryer vent specialist with over 50 locations in the US. Each franchise is independently owned and operated by a qualified dryer exhaust expert. "Dryer vents are all we do, so we are the experts to call for professional dryer vent cleaning and installation," said Hein. Visit dryerventwizard.com to learn more.
Contact:
Dryer Vent Wizard of St. Paul
Carl Hein
19456 Ellington Tr
Farmington, MN 55024
Toll Free: 866-498-7233
Local: 651-792-5626
Email: chein@dryerventwizard.com
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