(EMAILWIRE.COM, October 04, 2008 ) Minneapolis, MN--According to the US Fire Administration, dryer fires account for an average of $15,000 dryer fires annually. Carl Hein, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard of Minnesota said, “Failure to properly clean and maintain dryer vents is the major cause of clothes dryer fires.” Carl Hein is franchise owner/operator of Dryer Vent Wizard (DVW), Dry Clothes, Safe Homes, a home service franchise based in Minnesota serving the Twin Cities area.

In cooperation with the NFPA, Dryer Vent Wizard is providing advice to consumers to minimize the risk of dryer fires. Carl 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. Consumers should be sure lint screens are clean before and after drying each load of laundry. “I receive emails and letters from customers thanking me for bringing this to their attention,” said Carl at a recent interview.

Carl makes sure his customers understand the warning signs to look for, including clothes taking more than one cycle to dry, 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. “People are not aware that their clothes dryer has a greater chance of causing a fire than their furnace or stove!” explains Carl. “I make sure my customers understand this before I leave their home.”

http://www.cleanmyvent.com specializes in dryer fire prevention and “urgent response” dryer and vent maintenance, repair, replacement and alterations. DVW services keep dryers functioning properly, prevent dryer fires and reduce energy costs. Carl Hein services the Twin Cities area of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Scott, Washington, Ramsey, Rice, Dakota, Goodhue, Wabasha, Hennepin, Carver, Anoka, Wright, Stearns, St. Paul and neighboring cities and communities.


Contact:

Dryer Vent Wizard of St. Paul
Carl Hein
Phone: 866-498-7233
Email: chein@dryerventwizard.com
Website: http://www.dryerventwizard.com


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