Former Metal Finisher Turns Dryer Vent Wizard Entrepreneur Provides Dryer Fire

John Stevenson finds a career change rewarding as he is dedicated to educating consumers on dryer fire prevention

Scottsville, NY -- John Stevenson, Former VP of Metal Finishing Firm, traded his platers uniform for a logo-ed uniform to own and operate a Dryer Vent Wizard (DVW), franchise in Upstate NY. Stevenson is dedicated to educating consumers in his community while providing dryer vent maintenance, cleaning, repair, replacement and alterations services to prevent dryer fires, keep dryers functioning properly and provide energy savings. When Stevenson decided he didn’t want back into the metal finishing business and wasn’t ready to retire, he looked into franchising. Having a variety of experiences and skills acquired earlier in his metal finishing career gave him a wealth of experience on which to draw. He researched several concepts and found Dryer Vent Wizard, despite the funny name, Stevenson found the concept intriguing. “I liked that DVW provided much needed solutions to consumers’ dryer and dryer vent problems which ultimately prevents dryer fires,” says Stevenson. According to Stevenson, consumer response to DVW has been positive, although a big part of what he does is still educating. “When consumers find their dryer taking more than one cycle to dry a load, they assume it’s mechanical when the real problem is lint accumulation in the dryer vent causing the dryer to work inefficiently and become susceptible to a dryer fire,” says Stevenson. In an effort to make consumers more aware, metal finisher turned entrepreneur Stevenson shares these maintenance “tips” to prevent dryer fires and keep dryers running efficiently: • Be sure that dryer vent systems are up to code with city, state and manufacturer. • Replace any plastic or foil vent with semi-rigid or solid metal venting • Clean screen lint trays before and after drying a load. • Wash lint screens with soap and water every few months to remove residue left behind by fabric softeners. • Don’t leave the house or go to bed with the dryer running. • Have dryer vents professionally cleaned and inspected annually. Warning signs to look for: • Clothes are taking more than one cycle to dry, especially jeans and towels. • No lint visible on lint screen. • Dryer repeatedly stops during a cycle • Clothes have moldy smell after dry cycle “Consumers who follow these guidelines,” says Stevenson “will create a safe environment in their home, prolong the life of their dryer and save money on energy bills.” For more information, visit http://www.dryerventwizard.com Dryer Vent Wizard is the largest chain of dryer vent specialists in the U.S. with 50 metro market locations servicing residential and commercial customers. Contact: John Stevenson Phone: 315-382-1164 Email: jstevenson@dryerventwizard.com Website: http://www.dryerventwizard.com This press release was submitted by Right Now Marketing Group, LLC