In this post we are going to talk about when, frequencies and reasons to have your chimney swept. Let’s dive in!

When should you have your chimney swept?

1. If you have not had your chimney inspected in more than a year.
2. If you have recently purchased the home.
3. If you notice any inefficiencies with your fireplace, chimney or heating system.

If you have not used your chimney in a while or you recently bought your home, your chimney may possibly have become obstructed due to debris, animal nests or even deceased animal carcasses. Obstructions combined with annual winter freeze cycles and moisture lead to stress fractures, morter damage as well as deadly back-drafts.

How frequently should you have your chimney inspected and swept?
The Chimney Safety Institute of America recommends that a chimney inspection and sweeping should be performed at least once a year. Here at Combustible Care we offer a free 15 point inspection. Contact Combustible Care today to speak to one of our professional staff members and have one of our certified technicians put all your concerns to rest.

Why should you have your chimney swept

1. Fire prevention:
   Build up of creosote as well as obstructions within the walls of the chimney flue can lead inefficiency and even worse chimney fires.
2. Energy Saving:
   Keeping your heating system clean helps it operate more efficiently, and helps stretch your home’s energy dollars.
3. Pollution Prevention:
   Operating your combustion appliance most efficiently, whether it is a wood stove, fireplace, pellet stove or furnace, helps reduce the amount of smoke it will generate. Regular maintenance, including chimney sweeping, is important to keep certified stoves and other heating appliances operating at peak efficiency.
4. Save Lives:
   Every winter, we hear or read about tragedies occurring when people are poisoned by carbon monoxide due to blocked or faulty flues. Thankfully, regular inspection, cleaning and/or repair can prevent these accidents.