Released on: August 21, 2008, 1:51 am

Press Release Author: Dayne Benson

Industry: Consumer Services

Press Release Summary: John Stevenson finds a career change rewarding as he is
dedicated to educating consumers on dryer fire prevention

Press Release Body: Scottsville, NY -- John Stevenson, Former VP of Metal
Finishing Firm, traded his platers uniform for a logo-ed uniform to own and operate
a Dryer Vent Wizard (DVW), franchise in Upstate NY. Stevenson is dedicated to
educating consumers in his community while providing dryer vent maintenance,
cleaning, repair, replacement and alterations services to prevent dryer fires, keep
dryers functioning properly and provide energy savings.

When Stevenson decided he didn't want back into the metal finishing business and
wasn't ready to retire, he looked into franchising. Having a variety of experiences
and skills acquired earlier in his metal finishing career gave him a wealth of
experience on which to draw. He researched several concepts and found Dryer Vent
Wizard, despite the funny name, Stevenson found the concept intriguing. "I liked
that DVW provided much needed solutions to consumers' dryer and dryer vent problems
which ultimately prevents dryer fires," says Stevenson.

According to Stevenson, consumer response to DVW has been positive, although a big
part of what he does is still educating. "When consumers find their dryer taking
more than one cycle to dry a load, they assume it's mechanical when the real problem
is lint accumulation in the dryer vent causing the dryer to work inefficiently and
become susceptible to a dryer fire," says Stevenson.

In an effort to make consumers more aware, metal finisher turned entrepreneur
Stevenson shares these maintenance "tips" to prevent dryer fires and keep dryers
running efficiently:



. 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.
. Don't leave the house or go to bed with the dryer running.
. Have dryer vents professionally cleaned and inspected annually.


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

"Consumers who follow these guidelines," says Stevenson "will create a safe
environment in their home, prolong the life of their dryer and save money on energy
bills." For more information, visit http://www.dryerventwizard.com
Dryer Vent Wizard is the largest chain of dryer vent specialists in the U.S. with 50
metro market locations servicing residential and commercial customers.

Contact:

John Stevenson
Phone: 315-382-1164
Email: jstevenson@dryerventwizard.com
Website: http://www.dryerventwizard.com


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


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

Contact Details: John Stevenson
Phone: 315-382-1164
Email: jstevenson@dryerventwizard.com
Website: http://www.dryerventwizard.com