Your chimney helps to redirect smoke and carbon monoxide from your fireplace to outside of your home. However, if the chimney becomes clogged with built-up creosote and other debris, it can be less effective. This can then lead to chimney fires and carbon monoxide or smoke leaking back into your home instead of traveling through the chimney. Fortunately, these issues can be avoided by having your chimney cleaned regularly.
Here are a few tips on how to decide how often you will need chimney cleaning services.
At least annually: We often recommend scheduling professional chimney cleaning at least once a year to keep your chimney free of any buildup or blockages that could cause issues and safety hazards for your chimney, fireplace, and home.
It depends on how often you use your fireplace: How often you need to schedule chimney cleaning services will also depend on how often you use your fireplace. If you use it constantly, you will likely have more frequent buildup of creosote and other debris and will need more frequent cleanings to reduce any potential blockages and safety hazards.
We can recommend a cleaning schedule: If you’re still unsure of how often you need to schedule chimney cleaning services, you can ask us at your next cleaning. We can assess the condition of your chimney and fireplace along with how often you use it to determine the best cleaning schedule to keep your chimney, home, and household safe.
Give us a call if you would like to learn more.