Safe Installation Tips from the Carmel Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard

(EstateNewsWire.com, June 26, 2012 ) Carmel, IN – The Carmel Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard recommends professional installation to be sure a dryer vent system meets current safety standards. A poorly installed dryer vent system can be a fire hazard, according to Glen Mayfield, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard in Central Indiana.

Dryer vent wizard is a nationwide company that specializes in handling dryer exhaust issues while educating homeowners about the importance of proper installation and maintenance. “Too many homeowners use dryer vent systems made of flexible foil or vinyl,” said Mayfield. “This material does not meet current safety codes. Dryer Vent Wizard (http://www.indydryerventguys.com/facts.htm) only installs dryer vent systems made of rigid metal.”

According to the Wizard, dryer vent installation is better left to a qualified service technician; however, he understands that many homeowners prefer to do it themselves to save money. “I would rather offer some helpful tips than see someone make a critical mistake that leads to a fire hazard,” said Mayfield.

Here are some of the dryer vent installation tips from the Wizard:

Use only rigid metal for dryer ducts; flexible foil is easily crushed; vinyl or plastic deteriorates and cracks. It also provides additional fuel to feed a fire if the dryer throws a spark.

Do not use sheet metal screws to join dryer duct sections; they protrude to the inside and catch lint. The inside should be as smooth as possible; join pieces of duct work with foil tape, not duct tape which can be combustible.

Short and straight are the rule for the dryer duct route to the dryer vent outside. The less distance air has to travel, the faster it flows. Sharp turns and greater distance cause the dryer to work harder to expel the hot air.

Vent the clothes dryer outdoors, not into the basement, crawl space or attic

Congratulations to the homeowner who begins with the proper dryer vent material. The vinyl dryer vent kits are designed for bathroom exhaust fans, not the heat produced by a clothes dryer.

Glen Mayfield is a force for neighborhood safety, making clothes dryer safer and greener for residents and business owners in his community. Homeowners who install and maintain their own dryer vent system should at least have an inspection performed by a dryer vent specialist to be sure they have the safest and most efficient dryer vent system. Visit http://www.dryerventcleaningcarmelindiana.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 Lavalle who is also the founder of the Mr. Handyman franchise.

Contact:

Glen Mayfield
Dryer Vent Wizard of Central Indiana
7887 Beechwood Farms Drive
Avon, IN 46123
Local: 317-417-3490
Toll Free: 1-866-498-7233
Better Business Bureau Accredited
Email: gmayfield@dryerventwizard.com

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