Did you just recently move into a home with a chimney? Or have you had one for a while and just learned it should be cleaned each year? Either way, you’ve come to the right spot! SureGLOW Stove and Chimney is the premier choice for chimney cleaning in Branson, MO – as well as countless areas surrounding. Before we jump into how often your chimney should be cleaned, let’s dig into what exactly chimney cleaning is – and why it’s so important.
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How Often Should a Chimney Be Swept?
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) both say that a chimney should be cleaned once every 36 fires or once a year – whichever comes first. They also recommend that it be done more than once a year if you use your chimney system a lot more frequently.
Why is this so important? When chimneys go uncleaned and aren’t inspected properly, you run the risk of exposing your home and family to dangerous substances like creosote, smoke, and carbon monoxide (to name a few). Having SureGLOW Stove and Chimney sweep and inspect your chimney each year is the best way to stay ahead of the game so you and your family can keep enjoying those cozy fires without worry.
Why Are Chimney Sweepings & Cleanings Important?
Ok, so you know that your chimney should be cleaned…but what exactly does that mean?
Chimney cleaning, also known as chimney sweeping, is an important process that helps to keep your chimney working efficiently. Depending on the type of fuel you use with your chimney, byproducts that occur from burning that fuel can build up in your chimney. This build up can lead to a wide array of problems – all of which you definitely want to avoid.
If you have a wood-burning fireplace or stove, your chimney’s biggest worry is creosote buildup. Creosote is created when you burn wood. As you continue to use your wood-burning system, this nasty substance clings to the walls of your chimney.
What’s so bad about creosote? Well, for starters, it’s highly combustible, which means that the more of it you have in your chimney, the more susceptible you are to having a chimney fire – and we’re not talking about a cozy fire, we’re talking about the super dangerous kind that can burn your house down.
Now, if you have a gas fireplace or stove insert, you aren’t off the hook either. All chimneys need to be swept and inspected each year to make sure they are in good working condition. All chimneys, regardless of fuel type can get debris in them which can cause airflow issues that can also be unsafe.
What To Expect From Us
When you choose SureGLOW Stove and Chimney to do your chimney sweeping, our expert technicians will bring our advanced cleaning and inspection equipment to make sure the job is done right. Our technicians clean the entire chimney system, as well as check on the following:
We truly believe that we are the best of the best – and our customers do too. We are proud to be the premiere full service chimney company serving Southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas.
We take pride in making sure we provide quality and reliable services, all while offering a lifetime warranty. How many other chimney companies can say that? We know that prevention is key, and our quality fireplace and chimney inspections allow us to address any issues early on – long before they can get worse or make your appliance unusable.
Give SureGLOW Stove & Chimney a call today at 417-201-6585 or reach out online today. We would love to tell you more about what we have to offer and get your chimney services scheduled!