Chimney Cleaning & Maintenance

Chimney Cleaning & Maintenance For a Healthy, Happy HomeChimney Cleaning & Maintenance

If you are using your fireplace at all, thenit is important to clean your chimney twice a year for home improvement.

Most people neglect it because it is a dirty job but a clean chimney can contribute to cleanliness of a home.

Importance Of Chimney SweepingClean chimneys not just contribute to home improvement but it reduces the allergy symptoms of family members.

A dirty chimney can cause a fire in the home because of creosote build ups in the chimney.

Collect information regarding experience, skills, and equipment.

Make sure that the professional is well certified.

Check if they have any unresolved complaints filed through business or consumer protection agency.

Compare the rates of a different chimney sweep agency.

Hiring Professional Chimney Cleaners

Just like humans, a chimney needs its physical done by a chimney professional.

Check the chimney for any damage and repair.

Check the loose bricks and cracked mortar etc.

Clean the chimney with certain available methods after inspection.

Cap the chimney perfectly to keep out rain, snow and dust.

A wire mesh device should be well fitted in the chimney.

Burn the right wood in the right amount.

Use dry and clean wood to reduce smoke.

Tips To Keep Chimney Clean

Just like humans, a chimney needs its physical done by a chimney professional.

Check the chimney for any damage and repair.

Check the loose bricks and cracked mortar etc.

Clean the chimney with certain available methods after inspection.

Cap the chimney perfectly to keep out rain, snow and dust.

A wire mesh device should be well fitted in the chimney.

Burn the right wood in the right amount.

Use dry and clean wood to reduce smoke.

Methods Used In Cleaning The Chimney

Rod method Bottom up

In this method chimney cleaning is carried out from the fireplace to the top of the chimney. In this method professionals use drop cloths and tarps to keep flooring clean.

Rod method Top Down

Chimney brush is used in this type of chimney cleaning. To reach the lower part of the chimney the professionals fix the rod below the chimney brush.

Dual Line Method

In this method two people are needed and rope is tied to both ends of the brush. One pulls upward and one pull downwards and in this way chimney gets cleaned.

Weight attaching method

In this method instead of attaching a rod to the brush, professionals attach a weight to the brush. In this method fireplace can be closed.

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