Green habits are a sign of the times as people strive to preserve precious resources and reduce the amount of waste going into landfills
According to the Manitowoc Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard, there might be some value to dryer lint after all…as long it does not remain in the dryer vent system! More than 17,000 dryer fires occur annually with most of them caused by failure to clean dryer vents. Poorly vented dryers cost substantially more money to operate, wasting over $300 per year in energy.
Robb Vandenberg owns Dryer Vent Wizard (http://dryerventcleaningmanitowoc.blogspot.com/). He enjoys a rewarding career combining service with education to help make a positive difference for families in his neighborhood.
While performing routine dryer vent cleaning service, one of Robb’s customers showed him an art project constructed of vinyl corrugated material that many people use for dryer vent systems. “I complemented the customer on her creative use of this material while explaining how dangerous it is when used for dryer vent systems,” said Vandenberg.
Robb jokingly told the customer he would provide her all the vinyl venting material she needed as he replaces faulty dryer ducts for future customers. He laughed as he told her, “I wonder what you will do with all the dryer lint that comes with the vinyl venting.”
Inspired to come up with another green idea, Vandenberg learned how some people use the flammable lint to start a more beneficial fire, like a bon fire or in the BBQ grill. He learned that another customer actually made modeling clay out of lint and water to entertain her children on a rainy day.
Regularly scheduled dryer vent cleaning service will help dryers operate safely and efficiently to prevent fires and save energy. The lint screen should be cleaned after every load. Most people just throw the lint away, but some actually come up with great ideas like stuffing to repair stuffed animals or putting it in a mesh bag and hanging it near a bird feeder as a contribution toward their nesting material.
Dryer Vent Wizard specializes in commercial and residential dryer vent cleaning, repair and new dryer vent installation while educating customers by providing tips to keep their clothes dryer operating at maximum performance. Rob Vandenberg serves residents and business owners in Green Bay and Fox Valley areas, Manitowoc, Neenah and nearby cities and communities. Visit http://manitowoc.dryerventcleaningnow.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 over 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. Dryer Vent Wizard was founded in 2004 by Dave Lavalle who is also the founder of the Mr. Handyman franchise.