Released on: August 13, 2008, 10:05 pm

Press Release Author: Dryer Vent Wizard

Industry: Consumer Services

Press Release Summary: DVW strives to educate consumers to promote dryer vent fire
safety awareness

Press Release Body: 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 find most consumers think it's normal for their dryer to take more than one
cycle to dry a load of clothing and don't realize this is a warning sign and fire
hazard," says Jim Buie, DVW franchise owner who is part of a nationwide chain of
dryer vent cleaning, repair, replacement and alteration specialists in the U.S.

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.

In joining efforts with the NFPA for Fire Prevention month, Dryer Vent Wizard is
providing the following advice to consumers to minimize the risk of dryer fires.
. 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 and downloadable "Tips" brochure visit
www.dryerventwizard.com and click on "Fire Prevention Month."

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.

For additional information on the National Fire Protection Association's "Practice
Your Escape Plan," visit http://www.nfpa.org/

For more information or to request a DVW spokesperson to speak at community events
contact 877 498- SAFE, (7233) or visit www.dryerventwizard.com.


Contact:

Jim Buie
Dryer Vent Wizard of N.E. North Carolina
Phone: 252-469-3680
Email: jbuie@dryerventwizard.com
Website at www.dryerventwizard.com


This press release was submitted by Right Now Marketing Group, LLC

Web Site: http://www.dryerventwizard.com

Contact Details: Dryer Vent Wizard is a nationwide company, Dryer Vent Wizard
professionally inspects and cleans clothing dryers for homeowners and in
commercially-owned buildings. Poorly maintained dryer vents cause fire hazards and
cost substantially more to operate.At Dryer Vent Wizard, we take pride that we are
helping homeowners and apartment managers preventdryer vent fires and other dryer
vent hazards. At the same time, we are keeping their utility bills down with a
semi-annual dryer vent cleaning.We pride ourselves on our quality service and
professionalism. Our goal is 100% customer satisfaction.Our service are Cleaning,
Repair,Alteration, Installation Service