80% of Americans own a clothes dryer; yet, sadly only 20% are diligent about dryer vent cleaning and dryer maintenance
Oshkosh WI – Homeowners in the Wizard’s neighborhood have learned the shocking statistics when he explains how the 80-20 rule applies to clothes dryers. According Robb Vandenberg, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard, more than 80 percent of Americans have a clothes dryer; yet sadly, only 20 percent understand the importance of dryer vent cleaning and maintenance to prevent fires. Over 17,000 dryer fires occur annually with failure to clean dryer vents being the number one cause. 90 percent of all appliance fires are dryer related.
Robb Vandenberg is on a mission to eliminate dryer fires in his community by educating customers while providing an important home service. He explains the warning signs to watch for, including longer drying time, little or no lint on the lint screen, excess lint left on clothing, dryer stopping during a cycle, dry clothes feel hot or have a moldy smell, or the top of the dryer gets hot while running. Dryer vent cleaning eliminates these issues and promotes safety and dryer efficiency.
Service technicians with Dryer Vent Wizard (http://www.dryerventcleaningfoxvalley.com/) explain how poorly vented clothes dryers can cost an additional $300 per year to operate. Gas dryers must be properly vented to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
Vandenberg is confident that he is making a difference in his community as are over 60 Wizards across the U.S. As a result of their efforts, as well as media attention from the CPSC and NFPA, the number of dryer fires has dropped by 35% since the late 1970’s.
Dryer Vent Wizard works to make clothes dryers safer and greener by providing professional dryer vent installation, periodic dryer vent cleaning and dryer vent repair service for homes and businesses. Robb Vandenberg provides commercial and residential dryer vent service in the Green Bay and Fox Valley area, Oshkosh, Sheboygan and nearby cities and communities. Visit http://oshkoshwi.dryerventcleaningnow.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.