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As part of our commitment to keeping our community safer, Dryer Vent Wizard of West Portland shares industry knowledge with Portland, OR residents. Learn about dryer vent safety, warning signs, and news here!

Hazardous Material That Shouldn't Be Used For Dryer Vents

In the video, you'll see slinky, vinyl materials that were incorporated into a dryer vent system. This material is dangerous to use for a couple of reasons:
1. The ridges collect lint that can lead to a dryer vent clog.
2. The material is not rigid, allow for dips and droops to occur. Lint collects in these areas, again leading to clogs.
3. Lint is highly flammable and a fire...

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We're Your Local Dryer Vent Pros!

Dryer Vent Wizard will professionally inspect, repair, and scrub your dryer duct system to remove all excess lint, making it safer, more effective, and efficient!

We proudly serve Portland and the surrounding communities!

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Before and After Dryer Vent Installation

Using the proper materials for your dryer vent is important as it affects health, safety, and dryer efficiency. As can be seen in the video, we encountered a dryer vent that incorporated a long stretch of ridged, flexible, foil tubing. The ridges in the tubing promote blockages as they collect dryer lint and debris, and the flexible nature of the material allows low points in the vent line...

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Local Entrepreneur Opens Dryer Vent Wizard of West Portland

In an effort to make homes safer in the greater Portland area, Dryer Vent Wizard, North America’s leading dryer maintenance and repair franchise, has opened in West Portland

PORTLAND, Oregon (Mar. 23, 2017) – According to the National Fire Protection Association, more than 15,500 residential fires are sparked in laundry rooms each year. Ninety-two percent of these fires are dryer...

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