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Dryer Vent Cleaning and 6 More Money Saving Tips from the Santa Rosa Wizard

2009-10-14T13:58:00.000-07:00

Dryer Vent Cleaning Santa Rosa, CA: Your clothes dryer is among the top 5 energy consumers in your home. Here are some tips for saving energy when drying laundry. Whether your dryer is gas or electric, both operate the same, drying your laundry by heating and tumbling. Both require proper air flow to avoid over-working and to accomplish this task efficiently.

Dryer Vent Cleaning

Proper dryer vent cleaning and maintenance ensures proper air-flow, which is most vital to avoid overworking the clothes dryer and to prevent a potential fire hazard. When the dryer vent system is clogged with lint, it will obstruct air-flow, cause severe overheating, and eventually, a fire. Dryer vent cleaning, by a dryer vent specialist, is recommended at least once a year; more often if you have a large family.

Maintain the Lint Filter

Most everyone knows to clean the lint filter after every load; however, few are aware that the lint screen should be washed in warm, soapy water periodically. The use of fabric softener sheets, like Bounce, can cause a film to build up on the lint screen. This will restrict air flow needed for your dryer to work efficiently.

Do Full Loads – Don’t Over-load

Try to only do full loads of laundry; small loads waste a lot of energy that could be used for washing and drying a full load. Be careful not to over load as this will cause the washer and dryer to overwork; additional wear and tear leads to the expense of repairing and/or replacing your appliances.

Separate Light and Heavy Weights

Heavier items, such as jeans and towels naturally take longer to dry than lighter weight items like T-shirts. It has been suggested to dry the different weights separately, but you can also start them together, and stop the dryer to remove the lighter items that are dry, and then take advantage of the already heated drum to dry the rest. This way, you aren’t allowing a cool down between loads; you save the energy that would otherwise be used to heat the drum again.

About Dryer Sensors

Clothes dryers have become more energy efficient as most newer models have dryness sensors so that the dryer automatically moves on to the cool-down cycle or turns off when laundry is dry. The sensors prevent over-drying of clothes which prolongs the life of your clothing while saving energy.

Solar Drying is Free

When the weather is right, hang laundry outdoors and let Mother Nature’s sun and breeze dry your laundry free. This can be inconvenient for some, but even if you just hang a small amount, like sheets and towels, you will be saving energy.

Clothing Rods

Clothing rods are good for use indoors or outdoors. The clothing rod is a great money saver. You can dry your laundry for a short time, to remove wrinkles, remove your laundry when it is still damp and hang to finish drying.

Your clothes dryer is one of the top energy consumers in your home. Reducing the energy cost of doing laundry will help save money on utility bills. Proper appliance maintenance is also a major money saver, saving on utility bills, and appliance repair bills. A well maintained appliance will work more efficiently and have less risk of failure.

Rhonda Nole, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard, provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair, dryer vent installation, dryer vent inspections and all dryer vent services for homes and businesses in Sonoma County, Cloverdale, Healdsburg, Kenwood, Windsor, Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, Rohnert Park, Cotati, Petaluma, Sonoma, Guerneville, Graton, Napa County, Calistoga, Angwin, Deer Park, St. Helena, Yountville, Napa, American Canyon, Marin County, San Rafael, Tiburon, Greenbrae, Larkspur, Mill Valley, San Anselmo, Kentfield and neighboring cities and communities.

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Dryer Vent Cleaning: Tumbling to Disaster - Santa Rosa California

2009-03-08T13:22:00.001-07:00

Dryer Vent Cleaning Santa Rosa: Tumbling to Disaster as Danger Lurks in Dryer Vents

On a cold winter day, there is nothing nicer than wrapping your arms around the warm load of laundry as you pull it out of your clothes dryer. Let this be a reminder that the source of this nice warm bundle can overheat and cause a fire.

Over 15,000 clothes dryer fires are reported each year; most are the result of poor dryer vent maintenance. Failure to have professional dryer vent cleaning performed each year is the number one cause of clothes dryer fires.

Dryer vent systems which are clogged with lint will overheat and ignite; this type of fire spreads quickly. Other things that lead to dryer fires are cleaning rags soaked with flammable chemicals. These should be line dried, even if they have been washed, as residue can remain. The heat from the dryer can cause the materials to ignite inside your dryer.

Your dryer vent removes heat, moisture and lint from your home; however, some of the moist lint sticks to the sides of the dryer ducts, forming a paste-like substance that dries and hardens. As more lint accumulates, air flow is restricted, the dryer vent system overheats and ignites..

Here are some tips for maintaining your clothes dryer vent system:

Clean the lint screen after every load – your dryer will operate more efficiently, saving you money on energy bills and reducing the risk of a fire

Wash the lint screen periodically to remove residue from softener sheets

Inspect and clean your dryer vent often – check to see that it is expelling air when the dryer is running

Do not place rags soaked in flammable chemicals in your dryer

Do not store flammable chemicals near the dryer

Have a qualified dryer exhaust professional inspect and clean your dryer vent system at least once a year

Do not leave your home or go to sleep when the dryer is running

Appliance maintenance is essential in saving money on utility bills, reducing wear and tear on your appliance and preventing clothes dryer fires.

Rhonda Nole is the owner of Dryer Vent Wizard, a dryer vent cleaning and repair professional who inspects dryer vent systems to be sure they are properly installed and up to current safety codes. Visit http://www.dryerventwizard.com for more information

Dryer Vent Cleaning Company in Santa Rosa, CA Awarded Diamond Certified Professional Status by the American Ratings Corporation

2009-01-17T15:23:00.000-08:00

Dryer Vent Cleaning Santa Rosa: Rhonda Nole, of Dryer Vent Wizard, was recently awarded the status of Diamond Certified Provider

Santa Rosa, CA -- The American Ratings Corporation for Professionals recently awarded the highest status to Rhonda Nole, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard in the Greater North Bay area of California. This company is dedicated to providing accurate ratings of companies who perform professional services for consumers, to give consumers guidance and confidence in choosing the companies they work with.

Dryer Vent Wizard of the Greater North Bay Area inspects, cleans, repairs, and installs dryer vents in residential and commercial buildings. Local owner Rhonda Nole has a background as a Systems Engineer and contributes all of her successes to her dedication to customer service and knowing her services have benefited her many happy clients.

Many people take for granted the mechanical function that their dryer vent provides or the importance of regular maintenance. The number one reason is fire safety. The National Fire Protection Agency and FEMA both report that more than 15,000 reported fires occur each year due to dryer fires. Energy savings of 18% to 24% a year due to decreased drying time, reducing the hazards of mold contamination from leaking vent lines, and increasing the life of your dryer are three other compelling reasons for regular maintenance. Dryer Vent Wizard will inspect your vent lines for safety, cleanliness, and functionality. They thoroughly explain our findings and are prepared to help you get your dryer up and running the same day.

Drying will be safer, take less time and require less energy – and that’s good news any way you look at it. Don’t place your trust to protect the safety of your home to just anyone! Call Dryer Vent Wizard today to schedule service. Or, request service online at http://www.dryerventwizard.com

COMPANY PHILOSOPHY“Our customers are our most important asset. We pride ourselves on our quality of service and professionalism. Our goal is 100% customer satisfaction. We don’t consider any job done until the customer is happy. No excuses-just solutions!”

EXCERPTED SURVEY RESPONSES“Their attitude was positive, they were very nice, and the workmanship was excellent. They did an excellent job.”—Barbara B.
"She was really accommodating. She was willing to come back and check something after we got a new dryer." —Kristin A.

Contact:

Dryer Vent Wizard of the Greater North Bay Area
Rhonda Nole
Phone: 866-498-7233
Email: rnole@dryerventwizard.com

Don’t Let Your Dryer Start a Fire! Keep Your Santa Rosa Home Safe and Sound

2009-01-17T15:09:00.000-08:00

Dryer Vent Cleaning Santa Rosa: Most people know to have their furnace cleaned, however, very few people think of the clothes dryer in relation to appliance maintenance. According to the National Fire Protection Association over 15,000 dryer fires are reported each year. Failure to clean the dryer vent and duct system was the cause of most of these fires. Believe it or not, your clothes dryer is more likely to cause a fire than your furnace or stove! Dryer Vent Wizard of Santa Rosa, California recommends annual dryer vent cleaning.

Dryer Vent Cleaning Prevents Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Santa Rosa

Besides being a fire hazard, improper dryer venting also poses a carbon monoxide risk. The dryer vent system removes gas by-products from your home if you have a gas dryer. Dryer Vent Wizard recommends a complete inspection of your dryer vent system to be sure it is functioning safely.

Dryer Vent Cleaning Conserves Energy in Santa Rosa, CA
When a dryer vent and the dryer ducts are clogged with lint, air flow is restricted, causing your dryer to work harder and use more energy. This creates higher utility bills and a greater chance of the appliance breaking down. Appliance repairs and/or replacement can be expensive. You can prolong the life of your clothes dryer with proper dryer vent cleaning and maintenance. Dryer Vent Wizard provides dryer vent cleaning, maintenance, repairs, installation and dryer vent inspections in Santa Rosa, CA

Dryer Vent Cleaning Prevents Fires in Santa Rosa

A clothes dryer fire is caused by lint build-up which restricts airflow and leads to overheating. Dryers produce a lot of lint and simply cleaning the lint screen is not enough. Though the lint filter catches most of the lint, some will escape and end up in the dryer vent system. The dryer ducts remove lint and moisture from your clothes; the moist lint doesn’t always make it to the vent outside of your home. It can stick to the sides of the ducts where it builds up and eventually dries to a hard paste. This hard paste attracts more sticky lint, eventually creating a blockage which can cause a fire.

Dryer Vent Inspections and UL Safety Standards in Santa Rosa, CA
Underwriters Laboratories is an independent product safety certification organization that has been testing products for safety for over a century. Dryer Vent Wizard will inspect your dryer vent system to be sure it meets UL Safety standards in Santa Rosa, CA.

Dryer Vent Wizard of Santa Rosa, CA Recommends Shorter Dryer Ducts

It used be that most clothes dryers were in the basement, on an outside wall, with a relatively short, straight vent to the outdoors. These days many newer homes tend to have their laundry area located away from an outside wall; some are on the second floor. This means dryer vents are much longer and contain some elbows and bends where lint can accumulate. They’re also harder to reach therefore more difficult to keep cleaned. The ideal dryer vent system is short and straight. Dryer Vent Wizard has special tools for reaching the hard to get to places.

Dryer Vent Wizard of Santa Rosa Only Uses Rigid Venting Material

Dryer ducts should be made of rigid or semi-rigid metal, flexible foil or vinyl type that was used in the old days. The flexible vinyl type of tubing crushes easily and restricts air-flow. Dryer Vent Wizard professionally installs semi-rigid metal dryer vent systems in Santa Rosa, CA.

Dryer Vent Wizard of Santa Rosa, CA Inspects to Ensure Proper Installation

Dryer Vent Wizard does not advise use of sheet metal screws when attaching multiple sections of vent pipe together. They use foil tape instead to eliminate protuberances that cause obstructions where lint can accumulate, eventually leading to a restriction which hampers dryer vent cleaning and allows lint to build up.

Wash the Lint Screen to Remove Residue Build-up

Few people are aware that the dryer vent screen should be washed thoroughly with warm soapy water every few months to remove residue build up caused by dryer sheets. It is actually possible for the lint screen to have so much build-up on it that it will hold water! This definitely restricts air flow and causes the dryer to take more than one cycle to properly dry a load of clothes.

Bugs, Mice, Birds and Critters in Santa Rosa, CA

If you have mice in your house, you have probably called exterminators or tried your own critter traps to get rid of the pests. But this is just a temporary solution until more critters come in. The only effective way to get rid of them for good is to stop them from getting into your home in the first place. The one major path of entry that mice have into your home is the dryer vent.

Birds have been known to build nests in dryer vents which prevent lint from escaping. Bees, wasps and hornets nests have also been found in dryer vents. Dryer Vent Wizard of Santa Rosa recommends annual dryer vent cleaning and regular inspections to be sure the dryer vent system is free of clogs.

Dryer Vent Cleaning and Tips from Dryer Vent Wizard of Santa Rosa

Make sure your dryer vent system is up to city, state and manufacturer’s codes
Replace plastic or foil vent with semi-rigid or solid meta material
Keep the lint screen clean; check before and after each load
Wash lint screens with soap and water every few months to remove residue from fabric softener sheets
Have professional dryer vent cleaning done annually
Don't keep combustibles like chemical cleaning products or chemical laden rags near your clothes dryer
Don't leave the house or go to sleep with your dryer running
In cold weather, check outside vent cover to make sure it's not blocked or frozen shut

Dryer Vent Wizard of Santa Rosa Shares Warning Signs to Watch for

The dryer takes more than one cycle to get a load dry
No lint visible on lint screen
Dryer repeatedly stops during a cycle
Clothes have moldy smell after dry cycle
Clothes are very hot after a dry cycle

Dryer Vent Wizard of Santa Rosa is the dryer vent cleaning and repair expert to call for service. The service call is very little compared to the loss of your home or the lives of you and your family if you should experience a clothes dryer fire. Visit http://www.dryerventwizard.com/ to find a location near you to order a dryer vent inspection.

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Dryer Vent Wizard provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair, dryer vent installation, dryer vent inspections and all dryer vent services for San Francisco, San Rafael, Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Cotati, Windsor, Napa, Ross, Kentfield, Bodega Bay, Healdsburg, American Canyon, Corte Madera, Rohnert Park, Sebastopol, Guerneville, Greenbrae, Sausalito, Marin City, Larkspur, San Anselmo, Sonoma, Glen Ellen, Kenwood, Cloverdale, Mill Valley, Woodacre, Novato, Tiburon, Belvedere, Stinson Beach and other near by areas.