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Benefits of Spring Chimney Sweeping

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5619399505_cfabffe1fe_zTraditionally, the autumn months are considered to be the busy season for chimney sweeps, right before the colder months of winter in which people would begin to utilize their chimneys the most. That is the very reason why it may be difficult to find a chimney sweep available in the fall due to the high demand. We recommend that you consider hiring a chimney sweep in the spring instead. Here are a few benefits of hiring a chimney sweep in the spring instead of the fall that you may have overlooked.

Better Schedule:

Waiting until September to hire a chimney sweep may lead to a longer wait time to schedule an appointment. By scheduling a chimney sweep in the spring, you will have a better schedule to work with when hiring a chimney sweep. They will work around your availability instead of the other way around.

Decrease Odors:

Heavy use of the fireplace will lead to creosote and ash in the chimney. Cleaning your chimney early in a year will eliminate the strong odor left behind from the creosote and ash.

Chimney Damage:

Creosote is acidic by nature. When the acid comes into contact with moisture, it can cause deterioration of the chimney’s interior. This may be avoided by removing the creosote from the chimney after heavy usage.

Repairs and Maintenance:

During your annual chimney sweep and inspection, the chimney professional will make sure that all parts of your chimney are in proper working order. If your chimney is in need of repair, the spring season will give you enough time to hire a professional to make those repairs before having to use it again.

Cost Effective:

Chimney service companies frequently offer discounts for chimney cleaning and repairs in the spring. Take advantage of discounted rates to save you money.

Fireplace Safety During the Holidays

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During the holiday season, there is no other area of the home that sees more attention than the living room and the fireplace. Before spending time in front of your fireplace this year, it is extremely important to have your chimney inspected first. Annual chimney inspections and cleaning is a key step for fireplace safety in your home. But besides getting your chimney swept there are other fireplace prevention measures that can be taken to keep your home safe this holiday season.

Other Fireplace Prevention Tips Include:

• Installing a smoke alarm on every level of your home, while replacing the battery to make sure that the alarm is working properly.
• Pair your smoke alarm with a carbon monoxide alarm which will alert you if there is a presence of carbon monoxide in your home at harmful levels. Carbon monoxide is odorless, tasteless, and colorless so detection of this deadly gas is very dangerous if not handled appropriately.
• Dispose of any amount of ash carefully, hot ash can result in unexpected fires.
• Only use seasoned firewood in your fireplace, the less moisture there is in your firewood the less soot and creosote buildup there is.

Holiday Specific Fireplace Prevention Tips Include:

• Place any and all wrapped packages away from the fireplace or the heating system, at least, three feet away.
• Some wrapping papers are made from extremely combustible chemicals, after opening presents do not burn wrapping paper in the fireplace. This goes for any boxes, papers, or garage; properly dispose of all waste and do not throw into the fireplace.
• Properly dispose of the Christmas tree instead of burning the tree. Over the month, the tree has become dry and if burned can be a serious fire hazard.