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Residential fireplaces are popular for a number of reasons. A fireplace can provide a great source of heat during the cold winter months, and can also serve as a focal point of a room. However, having a fireplace also comes with responsibility and maintenance — if there is a fireplace in your home, one of the things you need to stay on top of is ensuring that your chimney is cleaned by a professional on a regular basis. Failure to have your home's chimney cleaned for an extended period of time can lead to a lot of problems. Some of the top reasons why it is so important to schedule chimney cleaning include:
Protect Your House from Fire Damage
When a fire burns in a fireplace, the smoke from the fire exits the home through the chimney. But, as a fire burns, creosote and soot will also build up in the chimney. If too much soot and creosote build up in the chimney, there is a big risk of a chimney fire, since these compounds are flammable. A major chimney fire can cause a lot of damage, and there is the possibility of the fire spreading through your home. Having your chimney cleaned by a professional is one of the easiest ways to prevent a chimney fire and keep your family safe.
Enjoy Spending Time in Front of a Fire without Fumes or Smoke
In order for a chimney to function properly, the flue must be clear and free from buildup. When a chimney is not cleaned for a long time, the soot and creosote buildup can get quite thick, and in some cases, it can cause blockages. When this happens, smoke and the fumes produced by the fire will not be able to flow out of your home. If you want to be able to safely enjoy spending time in front of a fire in your fireplace without being exposed to smoke and fumes, chimney cleaning is essential.
Prevent Damage to Your Chimney
When a chimney is neglected and, never cleaned the interior of the chimney can become damaged. Repairing a chimney or having to replace the flue liner can be quite expensive, and most homeowners don't want a big repair bill. In comparison, having your chimney cleaned is very affordable. When you have your chimney cleaned by a professional on a regular basis, you can have peace of mind knowing that your chimney is in good shape.
Share22 March 2021
My name is Debbie Greenberg. I’m a single woman who owns her home, and like most homeowners I dread home repairs. I’m not very handy with do-it-yourself projects around the house. I can do a few minor repairs when necessary, but for the most part I have to call in a professional. Last year I had a leak in my roof. When it rained, water would leak into my kitchen. What appeared to be a simple fix turned out to be anything but simple. It took over four months to finally identify the problem, and double the money I was initially quoted to fix it. The problem ended up being that the flat part of my roof didn't have shingles, but a sheeting material. I learned a bit about home roofs along the way, and that is what I want to share with you.
