Released on: September 3, 2008, 11:00 pm

Press Release Author: Dryer Vent Wizard of Greater Cleveland

Industry: Marketing

Press Release Summary: Gary Collins, owner, is committed to providing 100%
satisfactory service and making sure his customers understand their dryer vent
systems and how to prevent dryer fires

Press Release Body: Gary Collins 56, former Field Service Engineer traded his
business suit for a logo-ed uniform to own and operate a Dryer Vent Wizard, Safe
Homes, Dry Clothes (DVW), franchise in Greater Cleveland.

DVW services help prevent dryer fires, keep dryers functioning properly and provide
energy savings through dryer and dryer vent maintenance, cleaning, repair,
replacement and alterations.

When Collins decided he didn’t want to spend the rest of his life living in hotels,
he looked into franchising. Having engineering skills used in his career gave him a
wealth of experience to draw on. He researched several concepts and found Dryer
Vent Wizard, Dry Clothes, Safe Homes. Despite the funny name, Collins found the
concept intriguing.

“I liked that DVW provided much needed solutions to consumers’ dryer and dryer vent
problems which ultimately helps prevent dryer fires,” says Collins.

According to Collins, 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 Collins.

A January 2007 report by the U.S. Fire Administration indicates that 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 cited as the
leading factor contributing to clothes dryer fires in residential buildings.

In an effort to make consumers more aware, engineer turned entrepreneur Collins
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 Collins, “will help create a safe
environment in their home, prolong the life of their dryer and save money on energy
bills.”

Dryer Vent Wizard, Dry Clothes Safe Homes, is the largest chain of dryer vent
specialists in the U.S. with 50 metro market locations servicing residential and
commercial customers.

Gary Collins is a franchise owner/operator of http://www.dryerventwizard.com (DVW),
Dry Clothes, Safe Homes, a home service franchise based in Avon Lake. Dryer Vent
Wizard specializes in dryer fire prevention and “urgent response” dryer vent
maintenance, repair, replacement and alterations. DVW services keep dryers
functioning properly, help prevent dryer fires and reduce energy costs.

Contact:
Gary Collins
Dryer Vent Wizard of Greater Cleveland -- Cleveland, OH
Phone: 440-360-0631
Email: gcollins@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: Gary Collins
Dryer Vent Wizard of Greater Cleveland -- Cleveland, OH
Phone: 440-360-0631
Email: gcollins@dryerventwizard.com
Website: http://www.dryerventwizard.com
This press release was submitted by Right Now Marketing Group, LLC