Dryer Vent Cleaning Hyde Park Wizard Asks People to Help the Children Injured in a Fire

To commemorate National Fire Prevention Month the Wizard is giving out wristbands to acknowledge donations to the Children’s Burn Foundation








Hyde Park IL – The Dryer Vent Cleaning Hyde Park Wizard encourages people to support the Children’s Burn Foundation as a way to observe National Fire Prevention Month and promote dryer fire prevention. Dryer Vent Wizard is a member of the National Fire Protection Association and a nationwide franchise specializing in commercial and residential dryer vent repair, cleaning, installation and maintenance.

Wristbands with the company’s slogan, “Prevent a Fire, Clean Your Dryer” are for sale for a small donation of just $5.00. The Wizard is giving 100 percent of the proceeds to the Children’s Burn Foundation.

Over 17,000 dryer fires are reported each year resulting in deaths, injuries and nearly $200 million in property damage. Failure to clean dryer vents is the leading cause of dryer related hazards.

“We are pleased to participate in a nationwide effort to raise money for the Children’s Burn Foundation,” said Manny Diesman owner of Dryer Vent Wizard. “An important part of our service is to educate people about how they can minimize the risk of dryer fires by following easy tips for dryer maintenance.”

The Hyde Park Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard offers the following advice while performing a vital home service:

• Replace plastic or flexible foil dryer duct with semi-rigid or solid metal venting
• Clean the lint screen after every load
• Wash the lint filter with soap and water to remove residue left behind from fabric softeners and dryer sheets
• Do not store combustibles like cleaning supplies, cardboard boxes and flammable chemicals near the dryer
• Do not leave home or go to sleep when the dryer is running
• Have a professional dryer vent inspection and cleaning performed annually

Dryer Vent Wizard help raise public awareness about the importance of dryer vent cleaning to prevent dryer fires and save energy. Manny Diesman serves the Chicago Land area, Hyde Park, University of Chicago Medical Center, Museum of Science and surrounding cities and communities. Visit http://www.chicagolandarea.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 more than 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.