Most everyone today owns a washer and dryer. Washers and dryers are one set of appliances that get used a lot; if you have a large family, it will seem the washer and dryer runs constantly.
It’s easy to take these appliances for granted. But, one day, you may just open your dryer, after it has been running almost an hour, to remove clothing and find it is still wet or it is very hot to the touch. Or, maybe the dryer just won’t start.
There are several reasons for these symptoms. Sometimes, it’s quite simple; a circuit breaker overload that just needs to be reset. But, these are also symptoms of lint build up in the dryer vent system causing restricted air flow, which leads to overheating and eventually, a fire. Lint is combustible; add extreme heat from a clothes dryer that isn’t venting properly and you have a recipe for a clothes dryer fire.
Lint isn’t always the culprit, but it is a good idea to check for it and rule it out. There are parts of a dryer that wear out, including the thermostat, timer, start switch or terminal block. These are electrical parts and need to be tested with a VOM meter. Some people are inclined to figure these simple repairs out themselves, but electricity is dangerous for the amateur; this may be something that you would want to have a professional handle.
Another common problem is belts. After years of usage belts weaken and can just snap or stretch out to the point of being too loose to turn the drum. The drum roller could be worn out or a pulley could need adjustment. If a dryer isn’t heating, it could have a bad heating coil, switch, timer or thermostat.
There are many things that cause a dryer to work inefficiently, but, most of the time the problem is due to failure to maintain the dryer vent system. This is a fire hazard and should not be let go for long. Professional dryer vent cleaning should be done at least once a year, with homeowner maintenance done in between, to ensure the dryer is operating efficiently and safely.
Dryer Vent Wizard of Chicago provides dryer vent cleaning, dryer vent repair, dryer vent installation and all dryer vent services for residential and commercial customers in Lake County, Wadsworth, Lake Villa, Deerfield, Gurnee, Grayslake, Antioch, Waukegan, Buffalo Grove, Highland Park, Lake Forest, Lake Zurich, Mundelein, Vernon Hills, Lincolnshire, Round Lake, Fox Lake, Zion and neighboring cities and communities.
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Northshore Chicago Dryer Vent Cleaning Technician Earns Coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award
Award reflects company’s consistently high level of customer service
Chicago, IL – Dryer Vent Wizard of Northshore Chicago has been awarded the prestigious 2008 Angie’s List Super Service Award!
The Super Service Award, now celebrating its 10th year, is given to companies who have achieved and maintained a superior service rating on Angie’s List to meet the eligibility requirements to be considered for the award.
“Our super Service Award winners are the cream of the crop when it comes to customer service,” said Angie Hicks, founder of Angie’s List.
Mory Matias, the owner/operator of Dryer Vent Wizard of Northshore Chicago states, “We are truly honored to be awarded this prestigious award. We strive for complete satisfaction with our customers, who are naturally very conscientious about safety and energy savings by seeking our services in the first place!” DVW specializes in dryer fire prevention and “urgent response” dryer vent cleaning, maintenance, repair, replacement and alterations. http://www.dryerventwizard.com services keep dryer appliances functioning efficiently, prevent dryer fires and reduce energy costs.
Angie’s List Super Service Award winners have maintained a total and overall grade of “A,” have not received a minimum number or reports; are NOT in the Angie’s List “Penalty Box” and do NOT have an unsatisfactory rating with the Better Business Bureau.
Service company ratings are updated daily on Angie’s List, but members can find the 2008 Super Service Award logo next to company names in search results on AngiesList.com.
Angie’s List is where thousands of consumers share their ratings and reviews on local contractors and companies in more than 425 different categories. Currently, 750,000 consumers across the US rely on Angie’s List to help them find the right contractor or company for the job they need done. Members have unlimited access to the list via Internet or phone; receive the Angie’s List magazine, which includes articles on home improvement and maintenance, consumer trends and scam alerts; and they can utilize the Angie’s List complaint resolution service.
Chicago, IL – Dryer Vent Wizard of Northshore Chicago has been awarded the prestigious 2008 Angie’s List Super Service Award!
The Super Service Award, now celebrating its 10th year, is given to companies who have achieved and maintained a superior service rating on Angie’s List to meet the eligibility requirements to be considered for the award.
“Our super Service Award winners are the cream of the crop when it comes to customer service,” said Angie Hicks, founder of Angie’s List.
Mory Matias, the owner/operator of Dryer Vent Wizard of Northshore Chicago states, “We are truly honored to be awarded this prestigious award. We strive for complete satisfaction with our customers, who are naturally very conscientious about safety and energy savings by seeking our services in the first place!” DVW specializes in dryer fire prevention and “urgent response” dryer vent cleaning, maintenance, repair, replacement and alterations. http://www.dryerventwizard.com services keep dryer appliances functioning efficiently, prevent dryer fires and reduce energy costs.
Angie’s List Super Service Award winners have maintained a total and overall grade of “A,” have not received a minimum number or reports; are NOT in the Angie’s List “Penalty Box” and do NOT have an unsatisfactory rating with the Better Business Bureau.
Service company ratings are updated daily on Angie’s List, but members can find the 2008 Super Service Award logo next to company names in search results on AngiesList.com.
Angie’s List is where thousands of consumers share their ratings and reviews on local contractors and companies in more than 425 different categories. Currently, 750,000 consumers across the US rely on Angie’s List to help them find the right contractor or company for the job they need done. Members have unlimited access to the list via Internet or phone; receive the Angie’s List magazine, which includes articles on home improvement and maintenance, consumer trends and scam alerts; and they can utilize the Angie’s List complaint resolution service.
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