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Too many people neglect to clean their dryer vents. The National Fire Prevention Association reports over 15,000 clothes dryer fires each year!

Mory Matias earned the coveted Angie’s List Service Award in 2008 and 2009. The award reflects a company’s consistently high level of customer service

CSIA Certification is the hallmark of excellence in the venting technology industry

Some homeowner associations, towns and communities have actually banned the use of clotheslines

Quit smoking, lose weight and clean dryer vents top New Year’s Resolution list for 2010

Dryer Vent Wizard finds an important similarity between dryer vents and Christmas trees…both can cause a home fire

The answer is both dryer vents and Christmas lights can be a fire hazard

Ed Rauch, dryer exhaust technician, comments about recent fire in his community

Dryer vent cleaning and repair technician in Chicago happy to read about the Team Firestopper program in Aurora

Former research engineer for a major appliance company recognizes the need for increasing consumer awareness on dryer vent cleaning

Replace the old dryer vent system to create efficient venting for your clothes dryer to save energy and prevent dryer fires

The laundry room was cluttered with combustibles including cardboard boxes, lighter fluid and paint thinner

Horatio Chiorean explains that clothes dryers require proper air flow to operate safely and efficiently

Air-drying clothes with drying racks or a clothes line can reduce the average household’s carbon footprint by over 2,000 pounds per year

Inadequate dryer vent exhaust systems allow excess mold and mildew into your home causing upper respiratory illness

A cracked dryer exhaust vent with rusty screws and moss growing around it is a real eye-sore

Besides being clogged with dryer lint, the old vinyl dryer vent system had deteriorated, causing dryer exhaust to leak into the home

Most clothes dryer exhaust systems inspected have a problem that needs to be corrected so the dryer runs efficiently and safely

Most clothes dryer inspections turn up a problem with air flow and lint build up which can cause a dryer to run inefficiently and eventually, lead to a fire

Reports show the average homeowner spends nearly $2,000 a year on energy costs; many are unaware of how much they can save with proper dryer and dryer vent maintenance

Improper dryer exhaust installation is even common in newer homes and just as much a fire hazard as in the older homes

Besides being a fire hazard, insufficient dryer venting and exhaust systems cause a clothes dryer to use up to $300 extra per year in gas and electricity

Ed Rauch educates his customers while providing dryer vent cleaning, repair, alteration and installation services

For 2 years in a row, Ed Rauch has demonstrated exceptional customer service and willingness to be a team player to help other DVW franchisees

Most people have their furnaces cleaned regularly because they are concerned for the safety of their family; sadly, few think of their clothes dryer as a safety threat

Dryer vent cleaning and maintenance prolongs the life of your dryer, saves on energy bills and prevents fires

Neglecting to maintain your washer and dryer can result in thousands of dollars in property damages