James Smith is franchise owner/operator of Dryer Vent Wizard, a home service business located in Modesto, Ca. James Smith acquired the rights to franchise Dryer Vent Wizard in February 2008. Dryer Vent Wizard concentrates on dryer fire avoidance and "urgent response" clothes dryer and vent servicing, repair, replacement and alterations. Dryer vent cleaning and service by the Wizard keeps dryers operating effectively to minimize the risk of dryer fires and decrease energy costs. Until being a Dryer Vent Wizard franchisee, Smith was an employee for DHE Trucking Co. Through his eleven years as a truck driver, James was presented a number of safety awards and an excellence award. James Smith takes excellent pride in his work. He has gone the extra mile to further his education by becoming CSIA Certified (contractor license # 943017) in dryer exhaust services.