Until a few years ago, I didn’t realize that dryer fires are quite common. There are over fourteen thousand dryer fires every year in this country. Lint from clothing & bedding collect in the dryer & vent, restricting airflow & causing the appliance to overheat. If there is improperly installed or malfunction venting, it increases the opening of a fire. Lint is harshly flammable. Although I was certainly conscientious about cleaning the lint trap prior to every load, I failed to hire professional vent cleaning. It is commanded to have the vent thoroughly cleaned & took care of quarterly. There are five of us in the household. My three children are all involved in athletic activitys. My buddy and I create a lot of laundry. The dryer runs just about non stop, but unblessedly, the lint build-up inside the vent caught fire when no one was at home. While my pal and I are blessed that no one was hurt, there was also nobody around to notice & call the fire department. By the time the fire was reported, it had spread throughout the downstairs of the home. The disfigurement was expansive. There was little to reclaim. My homeowners insurance was not helpful. My buddy and I couldn’t list the home with a real estate agent because it would never pass inspection. The only way to sell was to find a purchaser who could spend my money cash for the full amount. I was relieved to discover that there are quite a few cash homebuyers operating in the Jacksonville area. A family-owned company caught my attention because they make cash offers the same morning & with no obligation. Filling out their online form led to a cash offer that was fair. My buddy and I weren’t asked to make repairs. My buddy and I weren’t expected to deal with an inspection. There was no appraisal. My buddy and I agreed to the cash offer & busy the closing for ten days later.