(EMAILWIRE.COM, September 20, 2008 ) Charlotte, NC -- According to the US Fire Administration, dryer fires account for an average of $15,000 dryer fires annually. Emilie Benvegna, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard of Charlotte, North Carolina said, “Failure to properly maintain dryer vents is a major contributor to clothes dryer fires.” Emilie is franchise owner/operator of Dryer Vent Wizard (DVW), Dry Clothes, Safe Homes. She began her business in 2006. “This career change has been most rewarding for me,” said Emilie. “I like that I’m giving back to the community and educating consumers on dryer fire prevention while I work.”


Emilie was recently interviewed and she explained how Dryer Vent Wizard advises consumers to be sure the dryer vent systems are up to code with the city, state and manufacturer by replacing any plastic or foil vent systems with semi-rigid or solid metal venting. She offered tips like checking the lint screen before each load and cleaning it after each load to help prevent lint build-up in the dryer vent system. “There’s much more to maintaining the dryer vent system than just cleaning the lint screen,” Emilie explained. “A lot of the lint escapes the filter and ends up stuck to the inside of the vent, causing air-flow restriction, overheating and eventually, a fire.”

Emilie makes sure her customers understand the warning signs to look for, including clothes taking more than one cycle to dry, especially jeans and towels, no visible lint on the lint screen, dryer repeatedly stops during a cycle, clothing having a moldy smell after a dry cycle, and clothing being very hot after a dry cycle. “I’m so glad I called Emilie when my clothes dryer wasn’t working properly,” said a happy customer. “She showed me where the problem was and explained how easily a fire could have started. I have three pre-school aged children; a fire would have been devastating!”

Prior to becoming a Dryer Vent Wizard franchisee, Emilie spent 7 years in the construction industry. She holds a degree in business management, has two children and a supporting husband and partner, Jim Benvegna.

Emilie urges consumers to have their dryer vent systems professionally inspected and cleaned at least one per year, depending on the amount of use. She offers valuable tips and information on her website at ttp://www.charlottedryerventlady.com Emilie services consumers in Charlotte, Concord, Huntersville, Waxhaw, Weddington, Matthews, Pineville, Monroe, Kannapolis, Harrisburg, Mooresville, Gastonia, Rock Hill, Cornelius, UpTown, SouthPark, Ballentine and neighboring cities and communities.

Contact:

Dryer Vent Wizard of Greater Charlotte, NC
Emilie Benvegna
1229 Raymond Creeks Drive
China Grove, NC 28023
Phone: 704-886-7078
Email: jelbenvegna@dryerventwizard.com


This press release was submitted by Right Now Marketing Group, LLC

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