Why Should You Get A Chimney Inspection Before Winter?

Many people choose to ignore their chimneys until they have a problem. This is a mistake because, by the time you have a problem, it is often too late to save your chimney. A chimney cleaning and inspection before winter can help to prevent many problems, including fires.

Boost the Flue Liner's Lifespan

The chimney system's first source of protection against a fire and carbon monoxide poisoning is the flue liner. It protects the majority of the chimney from the smoke's toxic compounds and the fire's extreme heat. Additionally, it stops carbon monoxide and flames from entering your house through the mortar and brick fractures. Flue liners degrade due to large accumulations of creosote and soot because they collect moisture that dissolves the liner. The flue will survive longer if it is cleaned at least once every year to keep it in better shape.

Increased Effectiveness

Regardless of whether you're interested in lowering your heating bills or are worried about the environment, the performance of your fireplace or burner is vital. Greater heat and little smoke are produced by a fire when the fuel is burned effectively. This means that you can maintain a pleasant temperature in your house without filling the firebox to capacity and that the fire will emit less dangerous gases. A quick and easy approach to increasing the efficiency of your fireplace or stove is to schedule a chimney cleaning well before combustion season. Any impediments that can restrict or cut off the oxygen supply that the fire requires to burn properly are removed during the cleaning procedure.

Get Rid of Pests

Similar to gutters, animal nests and yard waste such as twigs and leaves can obstruct chimneys. In the warmer weather, animals such as birds, bats, squirrels, and other creatures like to establish their homes in chimneys. You run the risk of starting a fire if you ignite a fire in your fireplace or furnace when an animal, burrow, or other object is blocking the chimney. Carbon monoxide exposure is also a possibility. Smoke will return into your home if it can't entirely exit through the chimney, raising the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning. A rather perilous option is to start a large fire to burn away obstacles or smoke out animals. Many households who utilize this technique unintentionally spark a house fire.

Chimney systems that are not cleaned on a regular basis can easily become obstructed with debris and ash, which can then lead to a fire. Cleaning removes obstructions and increases the effectiveness of the system. This leads to a decrease in your heating bill as well as a decrease in the amount of smoke and heat emitted from the fire. Efficient fires also produce less dangerous gases.

Get in touch with a professional to schedule a home chimney inspection before the colder weather arrives. 


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