The clothes dryer is a modern convenience that comes with a cost…it is one of the biggest energy users in American homes
Folsom, CA – According to the Dryer Vent Cleaning Folsom Wizard too many homeowners forget about it or put off an important home maintenance chore until it is too late. Clothes dryers are among the most expensive appliances to operate, even if they do have the newest “energy saving” features. Clothes dryers, even the newest models, are also the most likely of appliances to cause a fire.
Over 17,000 dryer fires occur annually with failure to clean dryer vents being the number one cause. Poorly vented clothes dryers can cost an additional $300 per year to operate. Cleaning dryer vents prevents dryer fires and improves dryer performance and efficiency.
Gina Fazil, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard (http://dryerventsgoinggreen.com/), recalls the good old days where grandma would hang the laundry out on the clothesline. Though it is less common for people to use clotheslines today, there are things people can do to save energy in the laundry room.
According to the Wizard, it is possible for an average family to save over $50 per month on energy bills by line-drying their clothes. Of course, Gina doesn’t expect people to get rid of their clothes dryers; just be aware of how much they can save by line-drying some of their laundry.
Here are some benefits to line-drying ½ of the laundry each week:
• Save Money - It is possible for many households to save over $25 per month in energy bills!
• Fresh Scent – Laundry smells fresh without spending money on toxic chemicals that can cause allergic reactions for some people
• Conserve Energy – Reduce the impact your lifestyle has on the environment
• Bleach and disinfect naturally, with sunlight
• Enjoy the Great Outdoors – Many people believe that sunlight is healthy for our mind and body.
• Free to come and go – Run errands or take a nap while clothes are line drying. Never leave the house or go to sleep when clothes are tumbling in the dryer!
• Clothes last longer – Dryer lint is actually particles from your clothing!
• Dryer Vent Cleaning is easier – Less dryer operation means less dryer lint; therefore, dryer vent cleaning is easier.
Appliances can only be as efficient as the user and there are ways to use the dryer more efficiently. Separate heavy weight from light weight, dry only full loads, but do not overload and do back-to-back loads to use residual heat from the dryer after a cycle.
The number one green dryer tip is to have regular dryer vent cleaning service performed by the Wizard. Dryer Vent cleaning will reduce energy bills, eliminate a fire hazard, speed up drying time, extend the life of the dryer and help prevent pre-mature breakdown.
Dryer Vent Wizard, Get the Lint Out is a nation wide chain of dryer vent cleaning, repair and alteration specialists with nearly 60 locations in the U.S. Gina Fazil serves homes and businesses in Sacramento, Fairfield, Vacaville and neighboring cities and communities. Visit http://dryerventcleaningfolsomca.blogspot.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.