The Wizard is a force for fire prevention in his neighborhood…with the dryer working safely and efficiently, he doesn’t want to hear about a holiday decoration fire!
With the frequency of home fires increasing during the holiday season, the Wizard adds holiday safety tips to his conversation. Like dryer vents, Christmas lights can also be a fire hazard. Lights with frayed cords or broken bulbs should be replaced. The Wizard suggests looking them over before hanging them to be sure there are no loose connections or bare wire that can cause a fire.
Other tips from the Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard include:
Use mini lights instead of the older style, larger bulbs which burn much hotter
Choose lights that are safety tested by a reputable laboratory
Use only as intended; indoor lights inside and outdoor lights outside. Check wattage when replacing burned out bulbs. Plug into properly grounded outlets and do not go over the recommended limit when stringing several strands together.
The number one tip from the Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard is to never go to sleep or leave the house when the dryer is running and Christmas lights are on!
Dryer Vent Wizard is a nationwide dryer vent cleaning, repair and installation specialist that educates customers while performing an important home service. Mike Alder serves residents and business owners in the Treasure Valley area, Meridian, Eagle, Nampa and nearby cities. V
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 nearly 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.