Annual inspections of chimneys, fireplaces, and vents are recommended by the National Fire Protection Association to prevent fires, carbon monoxide poisonings, and to ensure safe and efficient operation of your fireplace, home heating system, and solid-fuel appliances. Most folks consider their fireplaces and chimneys to be indestructible parts of their home that require little or no maintenance.
While masonry work is generally as close to maintenance-free as you can get, fireplaces and chimneys are more than just works of masonry: they are a part of your home's heating system, which must effectively exhaust fumes from your fireplace, furnace and water heater. The Chimney Safety Institute of America recommends that if you use your chimney, wood stove, or free-standing fireplace less than three times a week, you should have the chimney inspected at least once a year and cleaned if necessary.
While masonry work is generally as close to maintenance-free as you can get, fireplaces and chimneys are more than just works of masonry: they are a part of your home's heating system, which must effectively exhaust fumes from your fireplace, furnace and water heater. The Chimney Safety Institute of America recommends that if you use your chimney, wood stove, or free-standing fireplace less than three times a week, you should have the chimney inspected at least once a year and cleaned if necessary.
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The inspections of chimneys are an important service offered by A Neat Sweep. Chimney inspections come in many forms and you should be aware that not all inspections are alike. During the course of a chimney inspection, the technician on the job will usually check for missing mortar joints, deteriorated brick, excessive creosote accumulation and to see if the damper is working properly.
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Dirty wood stove glass? Try dipping a dampened piece of newsprint in the fine white ashes after your fire has died. Wipe it onto the glass in circular motions - it works well if the glass isn't terribly dirty to begin with. Putting a chimney cover or chimney cap on top of your flue can save you a lot of money in the long run.
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