James Smith, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard, was recognized at the 2012 franchise convention for achieving a high sales increase over the last year. Though sales are one way to measure success in business, James Smith feels most successful when he eliminates a fire hazard and gets his message out to the public about the hazards associated with poorly vented dryers. Improper dryer vent installation and failure to clean dryer vents can lead to several home hazards. Clogged dryer vents will cause a dryer to work harder and longer to get clothes dry. This increases energy expenses while putting strain on the dryer motor which can lead to premature breakdown. When left unchecked, this situation will lead to a dryer fire. Dryer Vent Wizard specializes in dryer vent service and educating consumers about dryer fire prevention and energy savings. High sales mean low frequency of dryer fires and this is great news to the Wizard and residents in the community.