Friday, March 20, 2020

How Often Does A Chimney Need To Be Cleaned?


Spring and Summer are the best times to call for a chimney cleaning, when you are not using your heat. If you do not use your chimney you should still have it inspected because there could still be damage that occurs.

If you do not clean your chimney properly it can fill your house with smoke. And, yes you do need to have your oil-fired furnace chimney cleaned. Fuel oil is a dirty burning fuel so you should have that chimney inspected every year and cleaned due to the by-products of combustion.

Creosote is the by-product of incomplete combustion of any fossil fuel such as wood, oil, or coal. When creosote builds up it can ignite and cause a fire within the chimney and your property.

A smoke-filled house or a chimney fire will cost you a lot more than having your chimney inspected or cleaned annually. Be pro-active and call an expert like Waldoboro Chimney to help keep your family and home safe.

Waldoboro Chimney 207-832-4667