There’s nothing like a roaring fireplace to take the chill off cold winter evenings. Even better is a fireplace that’s clean and fully operational from top to bottom. Unfortunately, not every fireplace fits this description. We want to tell you a few of the benefits of having a clean fireplace and chimney.
Like any other appliance, fireplaces and their connected chimneys or other vent systems won’t run forever without some maintenance and occasional repairs. The reason this is so important with fireplaces – compared to, say, an electric can opener – is because a neglected fireplace equals a dangerous fireplace.
Yearly fireplace cleaning
The majority of fireplace disasters that happen to homeowners can be avoided simply by scheduling regular cleaning and inspections from a professional hearth services company. The National Fire Protection Agency recommends that fireplaces and chimneys be inspected on an annual basis. Cleaning isn’t usually needed more often than once a year, and the need for a thorough cleaning can be assessed during the inspection and often performed in conjunction.
Here are a few benefits you’ll enjoy:
What you can do to help keep your chimney clean
Chimney cleaning projects
It’s unavoidable that your chimney will need regular cleaning. Letting it go too long poses a huge risk to everyone who lives in the house – and neighbors, too, in the case of a serious house fire. In addition to cleaning built-up toxins from the chimney, professional chimney technicians will inspect for and clean any kind of debris that might have found its way into the chimney during the previous 12 months.
Chimney Solutions of Atlanta is standing by to help with all aspects of annual maintenance, inspection and cleaning. Schedule an appointment by calling (770) 268-3844.