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CHIMNEY CLEANING
Chimney cleaning is of great importance. The Chimney
Safety Institute of America recommends annual chimney inspections.
Over time, soot from smoke and other particles build up
on the walls of your chimney. Collections of soot can clog your chimney
and prevent smoke and soot from leaving your home. Chimney’s release
particles from fireplaces and woodstoves, which can develop into
deposits that can cause dangerous chimney fires. Proper inspections will
maintain the wellness of your chimney.
Keeping a chimney clean and clear of debris is not only
important to the safety of your family and fireplace, but keeping a
clean chimney will prevent the need for costly repairs caused by a dirty
and clogged chimney. Chimney cleaning will allow for appropriate
ventilation and the emission of carbon monoxide and flammable gases. A
clean chimney is not only essential for keeping a healthy and
functioning fireplace and heating system but for the well being of your family too.
What are some signs that my chimney needs to be
inspected?
Chimneys: A chimneys function is to pull fumes
from the system and thus needs a required amount of air for the system
to operate properly. Soot and clay over time will generally fill the
area that connects to the horizontal pipe. It is important to maintain
the ventilation of your chimney so that dangerous gases do not spill
back into your home and for your system to work at peak efficiency.
Fireplace Chimneys: If soot rains down when you
open or close your damper or if you measure and have 1/8 of an inch of
creosote (a dark brown or black flammable tar) buildup, it is important
to get a chimney inspection.
Chimney Caps: An inexpensive measure to offer
safety and prevent damage, chimney caps function to provide long-term
protection for your chimney. They even include an animal guard to
prevent birds, squirrels and other small animals from entering your
chimney. Chimney caps come in several varieties which depend on where
you live or on special circumstances that will best fit your needs.
Gas burner Chimneys: Blockage in the chimney flue is an easy way
for carbon monoxide to enter your home. Often older gas chimneys will
contain an older terra cotta lining which will chip over time and can
cause blockage. Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas and could
be a serious danger to your family.
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