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10 | January 11, 2018 | 22nd century media Healthy Living 22ndCenturyMedia.com New Lenox-based business works to make clothes dryers safer Hidden buildup in clothes dryer vent is fire hazard Most people know they need to clean out their dryer lint tray between each cycle, but what lurks behind the wall is just as important for safety and avoiding fire traps, as well as fully efficient dryer performance. Joe Enzenberger, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard, opened his New Lenox-based business in 2009. Lint is the villain — lint that has been allowed to build up and linger too long in the dryer exhaust vent. It is estimated by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the U.S. Fire Administration that 15,500 fires associated with clothes dryers occur annually. These fires SEE YOU AT THE HEALTHY LIVING EXPO account for an average of 20 deaths, 370 injuries and more than $88 million in property damage. “Failure to clean the dryer vent” was the leading factor cited in U.S. Fire Administration reports. “It is something very few people know about or think about,” said Enzenberger, whose company specializes in dryer vent cleaning, repair, alteration and installation. “It is the leading cause of dryer fires.” Lint accumulation also can cause dryers to stop working or to work inefficiently. A dryer vent clogged with lint can add as much as $18-24 per month to energy costs. “Improper venting causes problems, as well,” he said. “The dryer exhaust duct and connections should be made of rigid metal or semi-rigid metal, and secured with metal heat-resistant tape, rather than duct tape. I often find plastic or foil accordiontype material, which can easily trap lint and is more susceptible to kinks and crushing.” Warning signs include: • 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 • Clothes are very hot after a dry cycle • The top of your dryer hot to the touch while running • There is excess lint left on clothing “This has been a consumer-education process, MOKENA, IL 9930W 190th St.Unit H Mokena,IL 60448 WWW.GREENHOUSEIL.COM M-W,F 11AM-6PM TH 11AM-7PM SAT 11AM-4PM ON JAN.13TH. 708-258-1141 Come see us at the Healthy Living Event on January 13th! but it’s hard to get the word out,” Enzenberger said. “Most don’t call until they have a serious problem with their dryer.” He suggests people treat clothes dryers as a household item in need of regular maintenance. Consumers can protect dryer performance and promote safety by cleaning the lint screen between each use, ensuring the connection between the dryer and wall is made of compliant material and remains un-kinked, and having the dryer exhaust duct cleaned regularly. Dryer manufacturers recommend inspection and cleaning at least annually. Now is a great time to have an inspection and 19844 S. LaGrange Rd. | Mokena, IL 708.479.7578 Like us on cleaning of clothes dryers and dryer vent systems. Another important tip: People should never let their clothes dryer run when they are out of the house or asleep. Submitted by Dyer Vent Wizard. For more information, visit www.dryerventwizard. com or call (866) 498-7233. Come in and meet our knowledgable staff! New Products Arriving Daily • Pain • Proteins & Greens • Probiotics • Vitamins • Seasonal Cold & Allergy • Essential Oils Mon-Fri: 10am - 6pm | Sat: 10am - 3pm Andrew Egan Financial Advisor 19255 Everett Lane Suite C, Mokena, IL 60448 Office: (708) 478-6625 ext 248 Mobile: (815) 603-0955 Email: Andrew.Egan@mutualofomaha.com Website: www.Andrew-Egan.com Jamea Harper Financial Advisor 19255 Everett Lane Suite C, Mokena, IL 60448 Office: (708) 478-6625 ext. 265 Cell (Preferred): (708) 582-0887 Email: jamea.harper@mutualofomaha.com Website: www.jameaharper.biz 16646 Oak Park Avenue Tinley Park, IL. 60477 708-468-8561 www.naturalhealingcenters.org
22ndCenturyMedia.com Healthy Living 22nd century media | January 11, 2018 | 11 Illinois Spine & Scoliosis Center Personalized, comprehensive spinal care for all ages Disc Herniations • Neck or Back Pain • Scoliosis Previous (Failed) Spine Surgery Complex Spine Problems (Cervical and Lumbar) 877-694-7722 www.MyISSC.com 12701 West 143rd Street #200 Homer Glen, Illinois 60491 Two Locations | Se Habla Espanol | Mowimy Po Polsku DON’T LET YOUR DRYER START A FIRE! WARNING! If your dryer takes longer than one cycle to dry your clothes, then you may have a fire hazard in your vent. 1% TOP DOCS in the Country for Outstanding Patient Satisfaction Come See Us at the Healthy Living Expo! January 13 th Before Dryer Vent Cleaning Installation Alteration Repair SAVE $ 10 ANY SERVICE! After 815-215-2090 www.dryerventwizard.com Call Today! Anthony Rinella,MD Board-Certified Fellowship-Trained Spine Surgeon Kris Siemionow,MD Board-Certified Fellowship-Trained Spine Surgeon Amir El Shami,MD Board-Certified Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Sports Medicine WE ACCEPT 815-215-2090 www.dryerventwizard.com
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