(EMAILWIRE.COM, September 22, 2010 ) Raleigh, NC – Dryer vent cleaning Wizards cross the nation are promoting National Fire Prevention Week while providing an essential home maintenance service. Dryer Vent Wizard, Get the Lint Out supports the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), as they work toward a common goal to make clothes dryers in their community safer and greener.

Jim Buie owns Dryer Vent Wizard of North East North Carolina. “Many people believe it is normal for their dryer to take more than one cycle to dry a load of laundry,” said Buie. “They don’t realize this is a warning sign indicating a serious fire hazard.”

During National Fire Prevention Week in October franchisees are encouraged to update their blogs and write new articles to inform the public of the dangers that could be lurking in their laundry room.

According to the U.S. Fire Administration over 15,000 dryer fires occur annually, causing death, injury and property damage. “Failure to clean dryer vents” was citied as the leading factor contributing to clothes dryer fires in residential buildings.

In joining efforts with the NFPA for Fire Prevention month, the Raleigh Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard is providing the following advice to consumers to reduce the risk of dryer fires.

• Make sure your dryer vent system meets current safety standards
• Replace all plastic or flexible foil dryer vent tubes with semi-rigid or solid metal venting.
• Clean the lint screen after every load of laundry
• Wash lint screens with soap and water every few months to remove residue left behind by fabric softeners.
• Order dryer vent cleaning and dryer vent inspections annually
• Do not store combustibles like chemical cleaning products or chemical laden rags near dryers.

Warning signs of a clogged dryer vent system include clothes taking more than one cycle to dry, clothes being hot to the touch after a dry cycle, clothes have a moldy smell when removed from the dryer, or the dryer repeatedly shutting off during the dry cycle. “All of these symptoms indicate a blockage in air-flow,” said Buie. “Your clothes dryer will last a very long time if the dryer vent system is properly maintained. None of these are indications that your clothes dryer is worn out. Dryer vent cleaning and dryer vent repair cures most dryer malfunctions.”

Dryer Vent Wizard, Dry Clothes Safe Homes is the largest chain of dryer vent cleaning, repair, replacement and alteration specialists in the U.S. with over 50 franchisees in major markets in the U.S. Visit http://www.dryerventwizardofnenc.com to learn more.

Contact:

Jim Buie
Dryer Vent Wizard of N.E. North Carolina
Phone: 866-498-7233
Email: jbuie@dryerventwizard.com

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

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