My home in Phoenix, Arizona, was severely damaged by a dryer fire.
- While I was very good about the majority of home maintenance, I never considered the drier.
I drained the water heater every year, faithfully cleaned the gutters, replaced HVAC filters and even pulled the refrigerator away from the wall to clean the inner workings. Although I made sure to clean the lint trap after every load, I neglected the vent. The dryer gradually began taking much longer to complete a cycle. The clothes frequently came out hot and damp. I assumed the dryer was getting older and on the verge of failure. I dreaded the expense of purchasing a new dryer. Because I didn’t want to pay for a repair, I never called a professional to inspect the appliance. I should have realized the lint is especially flammable. I never should have run the drier when I wasn’t at home. The fire burned for several hours before getting noticed. By that point, it had already spread. There was not only damage from fire but smoke as well. There were concerns with the structure of the home, roof and ductwork. The fire scared me. I no longer wanted to live in that house. I was unwilling to pay for such extensive repairs. Selling it was going to be difficult because of its condition. The property was a healthy and safety hazard and wouldn’t pass an inspection. A buyer would not have been able to get a bank mortgage. The perfect alternative was a cash home buyer. A family-owned cash home buyer based in Phoenix provided a cash offer. They streamlined the entire process. They took care of the paperwork. There were no realtor fees.