(EMAILWIRE.COM, February 08, 2012 ) Malvern, PA –The Malvern Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard urges consumers to have their dryer vent system inspected to be sure it operates safely and efficiently. More than 17,000 dryer fires occur each year causing injuries, deaths and over $100 million in property damages. Gerry Rhen, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard, finds a problem with 9 out of 10 dryer vent systems he inspects.

According to Rhen, failure to clean dryer vents is the number one cause of dryer related fires. When asked why so many consumers fail to clean dryer vents, Rhen answered, “Out of sight, out of mind. People take the clothes dryer for granted and since they cannot see the inside of their dryer ducts, they do not think about it.”

The Dryer Vent Cleaning Malvern Wizard is concerned about people think it is normal for an older dryer to take longer to properly dry laundry. “This is a very dangerous misconception,” said Rhen. “This is a sure sign of lint build-up blocking air-flow. If left unchecked, it can lead to a devastating fire.”

Gerry recalls two dryer fires that occurred last year. “Thankfully, no one was injured and damages were minimal,” said Rhen. “Dryer fires can be devastating but are easily prevented through proper dryer vent installation and maintenance.”

Canonsburg, PA: A dryer fire sent flames shooting through the second story of a Washington County home causing fire damage to the laundry area as well as heat and smoke damage throughout the home. The fire was put out in less than an hour and no injuries were reported.

Portsmouth, NH: A dryer fire caused heavy smoke damage to contents in the basement of a home while the resident was upstairs. She smelled the smoke but thought it was a neighbor having a BBQ. Minutes later, a neighbor knocked at her door to tell her that smoke was coming from her dryer vent. Thanks to an alert neighbor and the quick response from the fire department, damages were minimal and there were no injuries.

The above stories could have ended much worse than they did. Though damages were extensive, no one was injured. “Dryer fires are caused by a combination of intense heat and air-flow blockage,” said Rhen. “If you have a build up of lint in the dryer vent system then you have the combustibles needed to start a rapidly spreading fire.”

Dryer Vent Wizard is the largest chain of Dryer Vent Cleaning, repair and installation companies with nearly 60 locations nation wide. Visit http://www.dryerventcleaningmalvernpa.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 nearly 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 Lavelle who is also the founder of the Mr. Handyman franchise.

Gerry Rhen
Dryer Vent Wizard of Chester and Delaware Counties
3947 W. Lincoln Hwy; #178
Downingtown, PA 19335
Local: 610-223-4801
Toll Free: 866-498-7233
Email: grhen@dryerventwizard.com



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