Karl Schiesz's (karlschiesz) Blog

In the United States, there are over 15,000 dyer fires a year. Failure to complete routine maintenance and inspections is a leading contributor in dryer fires across the nation.   Dryer vents clogged with dust, fiber, and lint is the cause of nearly 30% of all dryer fires, making it a top contrib...

Karl Schiesz says his job is not complete until his customers understand how to maintain their dryer vent systems to prevent a dryer fire and to save on energy costs   Birmingham, AL --   Karl Schiesz, former Culinary Director, traded his chef hat and apron for a logo-ed uniform to own and operat...

Karl Schiesz is overwhelmed by letters and emails, thanking him for his service and advice on dryer vent maintenance to prevent dryer fires    Birmingham, AL -- The U. S. Fire Administration reports over 15,000 dryer fires annually; most of these tragedies could be prevented with proper dryer ven...

Don't let your dryer start a fire; keep your home safe and sound.  Dryer Vent Wizard professionally inspects and cleans clothing dryers for homeowners and in commercially-owned buildings. Poorly maintained dryer vents cause fire hazards and cost substantially more to operate.     Why Dryer Vent C...

hat do you think of when you think about cleaning the lint out of your dryer? Pulling the lint catch out and wiping it off? Maybe trying to dust some of the lint off the edge of the lint trap casing? These are good starts, but there is a lot more to do to really capture and remove the lint and du...

Dryer Vent Wizard, Dryer Vent Cleaning Company, Expands in Central Alabama; Awards Franchise in Birmingham        Former culinary director makes a career change to educate consumers in his community on clothes dryer fire safety             Birmingham, AL - Greg Longe, co-president of Dryer Vent W...

Clogged dryer vents allow heat and moisture to build up, allowing mold to grow and lead to potential health problems    Birmingham, AL-Karl Schiesz, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard servicing Central Alabama explains how mold is an issue with poorly maintained dryer vents.  Mold is a large group of mic...

Do's and Dont's The Importance of Cleaning Dryer Vents to Prevent Dryer Vent Problems Clean the lint filter before or after each load. Don't forget to clean the back of the dryer, where lint can be trapped. Cleaning Dryer Vents Annually Recommended The interior of the dryer and venting system sho...