The recommended amount of times that a homeowner should have their chimney swept is twice a year. Unfortunately, chimney sweeping often times get overlooked and is never done. Homeowners would say that the reason for not sweeping their chimney is because of how messy it would be or how much work chimney sweeping would entail, but if you intend to use your fireplace often then having your chimney swept is essential for your health and safety.

The reason why you would want your chimney swept regularly is because of dirt and creosote that can build up in your chimney over time. Dirt in your chimney can cause clogging which forces smoke back into your home instead of being released from the top of your chimney. Creosote can ignite, posing a serious fire hazard.

When to schedule your chimney sweeping appointment?

Now is the best time to schedule a chimney sweeping appointment. You would want to schedule an appointment with your local chimney sweep before the cold, winter weather approaches when your chimney will be used the most. If you live in an area with severe cold weather conditions, you would want to schedule your chimney sweeping appointment earlier in the year because chimney sweeps will often be very busy and in demand.

Chimney Inspection

Chimneys should be inspected every year before you begin using your chimney or when you move into a home. Often times when you move into a home, it is difficult to know if your chimney is in proper working order or if the residence who lived in the house before you were keeping up with the chimney’s maintenance every year.