Before you light the Yule log this holiday season, it’s a good idea to make sure your chimney is prepared to handle it. Though often neglected, chimney cleaning is essential if you want your Christmas to be as safe as it is jolly. The good news is, chimney cleaning is not just quick, but affordable, too!
Wise Owl Safety Takeaways:
- Creosote can build up in a fireplace flue. If not cleaned it can ignite.
- Each year, during colder months, the number of chimney fires rises considerably, due to the number of chimneys that have not been properly maintained and cleaned.
- Dembowski, who is a certified chimney sweep, said that a chimney should be cleaned at least once a year.
“The weather is growing colder as fall marches inexorably toward winter. As a result, people are turning on their heating systems as the temperatures drop.”
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