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Why the Beginning of the Year is an Excellent Time to Clean Your Dryer Vents

We’re a little over a month into the new year, but there’s still time to keep up with resolutions. You might not realize how many places in your home are often overlooked when it comes to cleaning, but you should make it one of your resolutions this year to ensure those areas have been cleaned out—particularly your dryer vents! Having your vents professionally cleaned is an excellent...

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FAQ: What are Those Measurements?

When Dryer Vent Wizard comes to inspect and clean your dryer vents, there’s a lot going on. We aren’t just cleaning all that lint out, and one of our most frequently asked questions during inspections is, “What are you measuring and why?”. What measurements are these? They’re the measurements we take when we’re doing the diagnostic inspection that assesses back pressure and airflow. So, here’s...

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How Much Does Running My Dryer Cost?

You run your dryer a lot throughout the year! Have you ever wondered just how much it’s costing you to do so? Like most of us, you probably have pondered just what it costs you yearly to dry laundry, so you can figure out if there are ways you can cut costs. Well, we have good news—there’s an equation you can use (that’s relatively simple) to find out how much you’re spending each year on...

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Fire Safety Tips for the Holidays

December is here, which means holiday celebrations, loads of beautiful lights, candles, and holiday greens! While we enjoy the beauty of the holiday season, items like lights and greens can pose huge fire risks if you aren’t careful, which can turn your celebrations into devastation. Did you know? Christmas trees are the cause of roughly 200 home fires every year. Plus, there are approximately...

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Wait, Don’t Put That in the Dryer!

Dryers are pretty heavy-duty, so you might think of the damage doing laundry can inflict on one. Put the wrong thing in your dryer, though, and you’ll definitely notice it. Plus, putting the wrong item of clothing in your dryer might not only damage your dryer, but the item itself; not to mention, it could also raise the risk of a dryer fire. Here’s a look at the items you should never put in...

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