Diverse News 2007®

October is Fire Prevention Month

   Dryer Vent Wizard Joins National Fire Protection Association Awareness
       Efforts; Launches 'Don't Let Your Dryer Start a Fire' Campaign

    WARREN, Mich., Sept. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- October marks Fire Prevention
month across the country. Dryer Vent Wizard, Dry Clothes, Safe Homes is
joining the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), in fire prevention
awareness efforts by launching "Don't Let Your Dryer Start a Fire, Keep
Your Home Safe and Sound," campaign.
    "We've found a huge lack of awareness among consumers who think it's
normal for their dryer to take multiple cycles to dry one load of clothing
and don't realize this is a dryer vent clog warning sign and fire hazard,"
says Greg Longe who along with partner, John Lynch franchise Dryer Vent
Wizard, a U.S. chain of dryer vent cleaning, repair, replacement and
alteration specialists.
    During this month, consumers will be encouraged to visit the Dryer Vent
Wizard, Dry Clothes, Safe Homes, Fire Prevention website section, "Don't
Let Your Dryer Start a Fire, Keep Your Home Safe and Sound," to become
informed of the dangers that lurk in the laundry room, receive a free dryer
vent check kit and downloadable "Tips" brochure.
    According to the U.S. Fire Administration, dryer fires account for an
average of 15,000 fires with an approximate $88 Million in property damage,
15 deaths and 400 injuries annually. "Failure to clean" was citied as the
leading factor contributing to clothes dryer fires in residential
buildings.




    While the NFPA is encouraging families to "Practice Your Escape Plan"
at http://www.nfpa.org, Dryer Vent Wizard, a member of NFPA is providing the
following advice to minimize the risk of dryer fires for Fire Prevention
Month.
    -- Be sure that dryer vent systems are up to code with city, state and
       manufacturer.
    -- Replace any plastic or foil vent with semi-rigid or solid metal
       venting.
    -- Clean screen lint trays before and after drying a load.
    -- Wash lint screens with soap and water every few months to remove
       residue left behind by fabric softeners.
    -- Have dryer vents professionally cleaned and inspected annually.
    -- Don't keep combustibles like chemical cleaning products or chemical
       laden rags near dryers.

    Warning signs to look for:
    -- Clothes are taking more than one cycle to dry, especially jeans and
       towels.
    -- No lint visible on lint screen.
    -- Dryer repeatedly stops during a cycle.
    -- Clothes have moldy smell after dry cycle.
    To receive a free dryer vent check kit, downloadable "Tips" brochure or
request a DVW spokesperson to speak at community events, visit
http://www.dryerventwizard.com and click on "Fire Prevention Month" or call 877
498-SAFE, 7233.
    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 nearly 50 franchisees in major markets in the U.S.

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