Lint is a highly combustible material; therefore, it is an ingredient of the perfect recipe for a house fire. One of the most important things you can do to prevent dryer vent fires is cleaning out your lint filter. We recommend cleaning out your lint trap BEFORE and AFTER each load of laundry that you place in the dryer. You shouldn't ever run the dryer without the lint filter in place, because this removes your first line of defense against the lint building up in dangerous ways such as in the duct or dryer housing. This is a simple and easy way to help keep your laundry room safe and clean! A MagVent product, a properly designed duct system, and routine cleaning are the solutions to boost dryer efficiency and save energy and space!