I never realized the very real danger of a dryer fire until it happened to me.
Although I was quite conscientious about cleaning the lint trap of the appliance, I failed to clean the actual vent that leads outdoors.
This flexible pipe harbored a great deal of dust and lint. I was aware that the dryer cycles were lasting longer and longer. Sometimes, at the end of the cycle, the clothes would still be slightly damp. At other times, I noticed that towels would come out of the dryer extremely hot. Lint is extremely flammable. Because of a hectic schedule, I often run appliances when I’m not at home. With no one on the premises, the dryer fire was able to spread and cause considerable damage. Along with the destruction of ceilings, walls, floors and even the frame of the house, there were issues with smoke damage. The smell was horrible. The house was no longer safe. It wouldn’t pass local building codes in Jacksonville. My insurance wasn’t all that helpful. I couldn’t afford such extensive and expensive repairs. There was no way to sell the house through a conventional listing. I doubted a potential buyer would qualify for a bank mortgage due to the condition of the residence. Fortunately, I found a cash home buyer who makes offers on houses in all states of disrepair. Home inspections aren’t required. The cash home buyer is local to Jacksonville, Florida, and has built a reputation as a trustworthy company. They provided a cash offer the same day that I submitted the online contact form. Once I accepted, the process moved ahead very smoothly and swiftly.