With 92 percent of home fires involving a clothes dryer, it is crucial for homeowners to ensure proper maintenance of their dryer. A report from the National Fire Protection Association states 15,970 house fires responded to on average by U.S. fire departments each year between 2010 and 2014 involved either a clothes dryer or washing machine.

Consumer Reports states that lint accumulation in dryer vents cause about 27 percent of house fires. Hazardous lint build-up can block dryer vents and create dangerous situations when using the clothes dryer. While some dryer models alert users when the vent is fully blocked, these features are not perfect and often fail to alert consumers as soon as needed to prevent lint build-up.

Using a clothes dryer is a common routine in households. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, there are a reported 2,900 home clothes dryer fires each year, resulting in an estimated 5 deaths and 100 injuries. This also causes an estimated property loss of $35 million. 34% of these home dryer fires were caused by the failure to properly clean the dryers in the home.