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

The Story Behind Lint

Here at Dryer Vent Wizards, we talk about lint A LOT. The reason? Lint is one of the most likely causes of dryer fires, but what exactly IS lint? And just why is there always so much of it? Is lint simply another dryer mystery, much like disappearing socks? It is not (though we're still not entirely sure where all those socks go…)!
Where does lint come from? Well, when you wash a full...

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Local Father & Son Are Making Their Mark As Referees

Doug Mayfield, owner and president of Dryer Vent Wizard of Central Indiana, is also a licensed referee. For more than a decade, Doug would officiate countless basketball games, with his wife and three kids cheering him on from the stands. One of his sons, Preston, was always itching to help his dad referee.

In 2020, after watching his dad ref games for more than a decade, Preston took...

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Covid-19 Update

We wanted to let you know that we are considered an essential business under Governor Holcomb's guidelines. We will continue to give you the utmost respect and provide you the service that you need to keep you and your family safe. It’s essential that you call us if it takes more than one cycle to dry a normal load of clothes, if you see birds coming in and out of your vent cover, if your...

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Support The Children's Burn Foundation

Dryer Vent Wizard of Central Indiana is proud to support the Children’s Burn Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides access to medical and psychological treatment for children who have suffered injury and trauma as a result of fire. They also take preventative steps, providing fire safety and fire prevention education courses for parents, caregivers, and kids.

As dryer vent...

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Doug Mayfield Shows How to Protect Your Dryer From a Fire

With over nearly 16,000 reported dryer fires every year, according to the National Fire Prevention Association, Fox 59 had our very own Doug Mayfield on to talk about the importance of dryer vent maintenance.

Watch the video in the link below to hear Doug discusses just how important it is to keep your dryer free of excess lint while also explaining key warning signs you should be...

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