LintAlert® Blog
Keeping all stakeholders up to date on the latest news and work the LintAlert® team is doing on your behalf.
Have your techs trained by the manufacturer on how to make the most impact on sales with the LintAlert through training webinars. If you can invest 30 minutes (including Q&A), our seasoned team will walk you through technical tricks, selling strategies, and supporting info to ensure you maximize every selling opportunity. Please contact cliff@lintalert.com to schedule your free training webinar today!
A well written press release is a must-have for your company, especially when introducing your services and/or adding new product offerings. COIT recently issued a press release on the LintAlert which focused on the importance to help prevent dryer fires. Check out the latest press release that is feature on Yahoo! News here: COIT and LintAlert on Yahoo! News.
DUCTZ will unveil their latest branded product to all franchisees during the 2012 Annual Convention in April. The private labeled LintAlert is sure to help drive sales while establishing brand recognition for DUCTZ every time their customers are in the laundry room. For more information on branding your company with our award-winning product, e-mail us at sales@lintalert.com today!
For over 60 years, COIT has provided value added home services including air duct, carpet, and tile cleaning.Thanks to the proactive folks at COIT Corporate, the LintAlert is now part of COIT's offerings in a variety of locations across the US.
Learn more about COIT's stellar services at www.coit.com today.
Duct Dudes, along with several other vent cleaning companies, have made the New Year decision to make the LintAlert and DryerFlex part of their offering for 2012. Duct Dudes continues to stay on top of the social media buzz by promoting their services through Facebook, Twitter, and e-mail campaigns. Check out Duct Dude's Facebook page here to see how you can boost your business too.
More and more HVAC companies are turning to the LintAlert as a new profit center for their business. The LintAlert’s popularity is growing amongst HVAC companies, partly due to the products’ minimal installation requirements and clear value for the customer. In fact, The NEWS, a well-known Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration publication, just published an excellent story on the LintAlert which can be found here.
Many dryer vent cleaners often serve as chimney sweeps as part of their scope of business. We're proud to partner Lindemann's Chimney Co. as they continue to do a great job educating consumers nationwide on the real threats caused by dryer venting. If you also clean chimney sweeps, please consider Lindemann's Chimney Co. as a trusted source for quality products and outstanding customer service. Check them out at www.lindemannchimneysupply.com today.
A Magnehelic Gauge is a user-friendly tool that actually quantifies how blocked / dirty a vent is prior to cleaning. More importantly, it shows your dryer vent cleaning service made a noticeable impact on the customer's venting efficiency. By using the LintAlert's tap fitting and hose, you can leverage the Magnehelic Gauge's information to add value to the service while helping sell each LintAlert. Click here to learn how this device helps your bottom line.
Every year, companies like ours need to promote Fire Prevention Month by educating the public about simple ways to stay out of harm's way. Of course, dryer venting safety and efficiency should be a key part of this educational push. With proper education, you'll set sales on FIRE this October during Fire Prevention Month. Feel free to contact us for free marketing material that will help spread the word on safe dryer venting.
DucTales, NADCA's bi-monthly trade publication, featured In-O-Vate Technologies in their Associate Member Spotlight for the July/August issue. The interview with Cliff Budnick covers a variety of topics including the LintAlert's debut at NADCA's annual show as well as other products we manufacture that are a perfect fit for vent cleaners to offer their customers. Check out this outstanding press piece here.
The leading cause of dryer fires is a lack of maintenance. Consumers, however, seem to lack the basic education on dryer venting safety. With proper education, your prospect customers quickly become repeat clients.
October is Fire Prevention Month, and we're kicking off a new campaign to educate the masses in an effort to decrease dryer fires. Will all new orders, we'll include a LintAlert vinyl decal for your trucks that will build awareness to the LintAlert and its role in preventing dryer fires. Get yours today!
Stanley Steemer proudly debuted the LintAlert at the 2011 Annual Convention in Columbus, OH earlier this month. Through private labeling and branded support material, the folks at Steemer have positioned the LintAlert as an inexpensive value-added product that boosts profits.
If you have an annual convention approaching or
are interested in private labeling the LintAlert,
please contact us today. We'll do our best to
support your sales force with a reliable product that's backed with personal training and promotional materials.
The LintAlert is among the breakthrough residential building products named 101 Best New Products for 2011 by the editors of Professional Builder and Professional Remodeler. Each year, the editors explore the building products market in search of the most innovative new materials, finishes, and systems geared toward the residential construction market. See more on the article HERE ».
DryerFlex is the latest and greatest dryer transition hose on the market. It combines the ease of use and flexibility of wire bound foil flex hose with the fire resistance and airflow efficiency of semi-rigid aluminum duct. DryerFlex is the highest UL rated flexible duct work on the market. Still not convinced this will change the way you purchase/use dryer transition duct? Just check out our DryerFlex demonstration video here » http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Nof7KRoxDk.
Call for pricing and availability..
Did you know that In-O-Vate Tecnhologies, the manufacturer of the LintAlert®, carries a variety of the most efficient dryer venting accessories on the market? Please consider us for all your dryer vent cleaning goods ranging from transition hoses, clamps, elbows, cleaning equipment, booster fans, and much more. Browse our shopping cart to see our products that can support your company’s growth today. Bulk discounts may be available as well.
In a continuous effort to support your success, all LintAlert orders now come with TubeTags. Apply these tags to each installed unit to ensure your customers understand the value of the LintAlert and the importance of periodic vent cleaning. Be sure to write your contact number and the date your clients should have their vent cleaned out each year.
As part of LintAlert's continual lab tests, we've analyzed booster fan performance and its impact on airflow. We discovered that different booster fans "kick in" at various times once the dryer has been turned on. Because of this unreliable variable, calibrating the LintAlert may occur before or after the booster fan is working. In either case, the booster fan's inconsistency creates vulnerability for the LintAlert's back pressure readings. Therefore, we do not recommend you install a LintAlert in homes with a booster fan. Click here for a detailed explanation.
Many dryer vent runs are too long and have multiple elbows that hurt the efficiency of the entire system. Most homes can increase their venting efficiency by re-routing the dryer vent and installing long tern elbows like the Dryer-Ell. If your company is already re-routing vents or interested in earning more from each visit, consider stocking the easy-to-install Dryer-Ells today. For more information, please visit www.dryer-ell.com.
This month, we’ve increased the Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) for the LintAlert to $59.95. This is a $20 increase from before, making for better margins for our online partners while practically eliminating price resistance on “installed” units provided by duct cleaners. For a detailed look at our MAP policy, click here.
Some newer dryer models claim to indicate when blockage exists or when service is needed. But can we depend on these indicators… NO! According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the functionality in these new dryers cannot be relied on for detecting lint blockage or changes in back pressure. However, the study shows the LintAlert works with nearly all dryer models and is reliable when detecting lint accumulation and sudden efficiency changes. Consider showing this video clip on your website to help educate consumers and help sell the LintAlert today! WKYC Story
The LintAlert will be proudly debuted at the 2011 DUCTZ Convention in sunny South Florida from May 4-6th. Come see why Tim Mozley from Greater Columbia, SC feels "…[the] LintAlert really works for us!" All Ductz franchise owners are encouraged to come by Booth #13 to test out the LintAlert firsthand and order units at our Show Special prices. We look forward to seeing you there!
By understanding the LintAlert's error codes, you can better evaluate the flow and efficiency of each dryer vent. There are several factors that contribute to having too much pressure or too little pressure for each dryer based on industry standards. We've created a simple tool to help diagnose the root of each calibration error. Click here to download and print our Calibration Tips sheet and be sure to keep this document on every truck to educate the techs and maximize sales.
For all new and existing customers, we’re now offering training classes to educate and motivate your field techs on the LintAlert. This 20-30 minute interactive webinar is sure to boost sales by covering basic product knowledge, proven up-sell techniques, Q&A, and much more. Start earning more money per appointment and schedule your webinar training course today by contacting Cliff Budnick at cliff@lintalert.com.All units ordered after 4/5/11 will include an upgraded version of the LintAlert that features Quick Response Technology. This functionality helps your business since the LED intervals are a bit shorter; now your repeat business will occur even sooner. Customers win also since they will be able to monitor their dryer's efficiency with a greater sense of accuracy than before. Click here to read more about Quick Response Technology and how it benefits your company.
Do all of your customers know that there are 15,000 dryer fires in the US every year? Help increase dryer fire awareness by linking your website to our Dryer Fire News page that’s updated daily. To take advantage of this useful resource, feature this link (http://www.lintalert.com/dryer_fire_news.htm) on your website today.
Greg Clark from Green Home Dryer Vent Cleaning is a top LintAlert installer in the field. With his one man / one truck operation, Greg has successfully sold well over 100 units in a matter of months. Check out this video testimonial (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXm_wSzI1gw&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL) to see how Greg has done so well with this easy-to-install product. For more on Greg’s business, go to www.greenhomedryerventcleaning.com.
Did you know we can Private Label your LintAlerts?! Every time customers are in the laundry room, they'll see your logo & contact information in full color. What better way to strengthen your brand while ensuring repeat business for all service jobs around the home? Contact LintAlert for details on private labeling, just like Mite-E-Ducts (www.airduct.info) has done in the example seen here.
Come by Booth #24 at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas to see the LintAlert first hand. See why so many NADCA member companies have rapidly adopted the LintAlert as an easy up-sell product that adds value to the service. Be sure to ask about any $how $pecials to order (or reorder) your LintAlerts while at the show.
Attention all Ductz Franchise Owners: The LintAlert is now part of your Preferred Vendor program! Some franchises are already boosting profits with the LintAlert … are you?! If not, please call us for more information and to get a carton on each of your trucks today.
It's official! Sears Air Duct is being formally introduced to the LintAlert at Sears' 2011 Annual Convention in Riviera Maya, Mexico! All Sears Air Duct franchisees will soon boost profits with the LintAlert, as seen in the LintAlert's successful Beta test with key franchises around the country. Thanks for the opportunity, Sears … and VIVA LintAlert!
Does your company have a conference, home show, or trade show coming up and want to promote the LintAlert? If so, e-mail Cliff (cliff@lintalert.com) to discuss how the LintAlert can increase revenues while adding value to your service.
Once again, the LintAlert won the votes of an esteemed group of judges at the 2011 National Chimney Sweep Guild Show in Hartford, CT.
A variety of products were submitted for the 1st annual Pete Luter Innovation Award and the LintAlert won First Place!
A special thanks goes out to John Bently with Duct Cleaners’ Supply (www.ductcleanerssupply.com) for representing the product at the show and accepting the award on our behalf.
Ideal Security recently partnered with the LintAlert to manage our Canadian distribution. Thanks to the fine folks at Ideal, the LintAlert can now be found in select Home Hardware, RONA, and BMR locations across Canada. For more information on our unique French packaging, Canadian distribution, and Ideal’s outstanding product line, please visit www.idealinc.com.
If so, that’s great! Please know the LintAlert DOES NOT replace the need for annual dryer vent cleaning. The LintAlert will let homeowners
know if there are any sudden changes or if efficiency can be improved with more frequent cleaning. Always remember to emphasize the importance of
the LintAlert for all customers … service contract or not.
Greg Clark from Green Home Dryer Vent Cleaning just worked on a home with a 28’ run that was completely blocked. Check out this 8’ section of flexible duct that’s stuffed to the max! As with most his jobs, Greg pitched the LintAlert to this customer and she was thrilled to have it protect her home! For more on Greg’s work, you can visit his website at www.greenhomedryerventcleaning.com.
Do you have shocking dryer vent cleaning images or a great story to tell? Send it to cliff@lintalert.com today!
"We started selling the Lint Alert a few months ago and have sold 78 so far. When selling to the customer you have some bullet
points that you can use. Using this product will …
- help prevent costly repairs on your dryer
- help prevent dryer vent fires
- help keep your energy consumption down, and
- help keep your clothes drying in a efficient time.
Sears Air Duct Franchise Owner
It's Official—LintAlert won Product of the Year!The LintAlert won Electronic House’s Product of the Year award
at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas! When it comes to security and fire safety, the LintAlert was the clear choice amongst the esteemed judges, and we’re proud to take home another outstanding award for useful innovation.
As you may know, some new dryer models have a feature that claim to let homeonwers know if their dryer exhaust is blocked, often called FlowSense or VentCheck.
So the question is simple: Should you continue the upsell approach on these customers that own a gadget-filled dryer? The answer: ABSOLUTELY! In fact, Consumer Reports concluded that the dryers attempting to detect blocakge "cannot be relied on"... making the LintAlert the right product for all your customers.
For a detailed answer and to watch the Consumer Reports video, go to LintAlert.com/install_faqs.htm and scroll to the bottom of the page.
Tim Reiher, President of Clean & Green in Redford, MI had this to say of the interaction: "I have had such a great response from my customers when they see the LintAlert. The way I sell them is to simply ask if they would like me to install one. I explain how it's going to help keep their dryer safe and efficient. To them, it's as important as having a smoke detector. But, you won't sell them unless you show them."
The variations in exhaust systems are innumerable and can truly put the LintAlert through it's paces. If you ever run into a system that makes calibrating the LintAlert difficult, you may want to try doing a factory reset by following these simple steps.
- UNPLUG the unit from the 110 outlet;
- HOLD IN button while plugging the unit back in the wall with dryer off;
- LET GO of button after you hear a chime sound;
- VERIFY factory reset by watching the LintAlert logo flash back and forth with Blockage Indicator lights; and
- CALIBRATE as instructed by holding the button for 6 seconds.
We're proud to announce the expansion, once again, of partner resources. A new locator is up and running. It makes finding re-sellers easier
so homeowners can have a safer, more efficient dryer—faster.
Give it a test drive: Click Here.
The most successful vent cleaning companies offering the LintAlert as an upsell item have many different approaches, but seem to have one part of their pitch in common. Their customers are introduced to the LintAlert in the product’s packaging rather than merely discussing the product and its benefits. To help boost revenues, remember this proven upsell commonality: In House + In Hands = Income!
A select group of COIT franchisees have started stocking LintAlerts on their trucks. COIT is celebrating their 60th anniversary and it’s safe to say their
success is due to their ability to adapt to new environments and capitalize on great opportunities. The COIT owners working with LintAlert
helps prove that they’re making great decisions to increase sales with our product.For more, go to www.coit.com.
Dick’s Appliance Service in Encino, CA has increased their scope of service to include dryer vent cleaning which allows them to easily sell the LintAlert. Does
your appliance repair company service dryer vents and carry the LintAlert as well? Check out Dick’s Appliance Service’s family owned business and operated business at www.dicksapplianceservice.com.
For years, Sears Home Services has been a trusted name across the nation andhas consistently offered five star service
to millions of customers. Numerous Sears franchises are now providing
Loads of Safety to their customers
by installing the LintAlert.
As with other vent cleaning companies, Sears has leveraged the LintAlert’s promotional materials and customized DVDs to help increase their sales. We’re fortunate to provide Sears with an outstanding product that only adds to their stellar service and equitable name brand.
To see all of the home services that Sears has to offer, go to www.searsclean.com.
After seeing our Installer Locator, Wagner Mechanical realized they would be the first company to stock the LintAlert in New Mexico. Now the LintAlert can be purchased in 34 US states and coast-to-coast in Canada! Keep checking our Locator page to discover new profit opportunities in your region with the LintAlert.For more information on Wagner Mechanical, go to www.wagnermechanical.com.
Even though Stanley Steemer is known to be the Carpet Cleaner, they also focus on air duct and dryer vent cleaning. Recently, Stanley Steemer of Atlanta, GA made a savvy business decision and started stocking the LintAlert on each truck. Now all dryer vent cleaning jobs have a great chance at bigger ticket jobs with the LintAlert.To learn more about the various services they have, go to www.stanleysteemer.com.
The ACE Hardware Fall Market is now over and the LintAlert had an outstanding debut in the New Vendor Market. Be sure to place your initial order with us by November 24th to take advantage of our Show Special pricing.
A big “THANKS!” goes out to ACE Hardware’s event planning department for providing a memorable evening at Islands of Adventure! We look forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship with the entire ACE family.
Nicor Inc. recently expanded its Residential business to include the LintAlert®! Nicor’s largest subsidiary, Nicor Gas, now serves over 2 million customers in over 600 communities. With that reach, imagine the potential for success with the LintAlert as an ad-on sale to ensure their customers are protected and have the peace of mind they deserve.
To learn more about Nicor’s various services, go to www.nicor.com.
Attention ACE Hardware owners and mangers – The LintAlert is now available in your distribution centers under Item #5495072.
We will debut our product at this weekend’s Fall Market at booth #4247-19 in the New Products section. We look forward toseeing you at the show over the next few days!
We're proud to announce that Doodlebuggers Service Network—specializing in air vent, dryer duct and chimney cleaning—has joined the LintAlert
family. Effective immediately, they will be installing LintAlerts all around the Pensicola, FL area to make homes safer and more efficient. For more information, go to www.hugyourhome.com.
Thanks to Rita Smith, a Fire Safety Education Specialist, more people are now aware of the hidden dangers that can cause a dryer fire. Her recent article, found here (http://romenews-tribune.com/), highlights 13 points that homeowners with a tumble dryer need to be aware of.With the leading cause of dryer fires being a failure to clean, it’s amazing more people aren’t advocating and installing the LintAlert!
Check out this unique install
on a non-rounded (periscopic) dryer vent from Dave at Alpine Air Duct Cleaning (www.alpineairduct.com).
This just shows how versatile the LintAlert's SmartTap fitting can be. Great install, Dave!
You can now see the LintAlert displayed prominently at 12 Reliable Parts locations on the west coast. As you walk in, our new storefront signage captures the attention of all customers and is sure to boost their in-store sales.Not to worry, if you can’t make it to their store, you can still browse nearly 1 million products on their website at www.reliableparts.com.
