Fireplace & Chimney Cleaning    

All chimneys should be inspected annually and cleaned when needed, to remove byproducts of combustion (such as soot and creosote) and to maintain draft so dangerous fumes can exit your home.fireplace

A fireplace standard cleaning includes a visual inspection and removal of the flaky creosote deposits from the fireplace system (the chimney flue, smoke chamber and firebox). It is only after the flaky creosote is removed that glazing can be detected.  Glazing develops when flaky creosote becomes baked on and requires the use of specialized equipment for its removal.  Creosote is flammable and the risk of a chimney fire is present.  If this creosote is ignited, the intensity of the heat can crack the tile liner and flames pose a fire hazard to the home.
  • First our professional performs a visual inspection to determine initial safety considerations.
  • If enough flammable creosote has accumulated to warrant cleaning, the system is then thoroughly cleaned, followed by further inspection and evaluation.
  • We then take steps to make sure you are up to date in the proper use of your heating system. (Occasionally, we must correct existing safety hazards before a chimney system can be cleaned.)
Chimney Fires - Creosote accumulation is the main reason for cleaning a chimney. If the buildup of creosote on the chimney's inside surface ignites, a chimney fire results. Chimneys need cleaning to prevent this buildup and thus reduce the possibility of a chimney fire.
 
To avoid this tragedy, you need to establish a cleaning schedule that will free your chimney of creosote buildup. This schedule can range from once every couple of weeks to no less than once a year. How often you clean the chimney depends on the amount you use your stove, the type of wood you burn, the type of wood- burning unit you have and the way you operate the unit.

If, however, a chimney fire occurs, follow these steps to reduce your losses:

  • Call your local fire department immediately and give them your name and address.
  • If there is a fire in the stove or fireplace box, extinguish it with a multipurpose dry-chemical extinguisher. As some of the chemical travels up the chimney, it may extinguish the chimney fire.
Remember, chimney fires are very dangerous and are a major cause of wood-burning related house fires. The more you do to keep your chimney in good working condition, the safer and more efficient your wood-burning operation will be.
 

USA Indoor Air Quality - Detroit, Michigan Heating and Cooling; Air Duct Cleaning © 2012 All rights reserved.
Licensed & Insured | NATE Certified | Service Areas | Privacy Policy | Sitemap | bBold Web Design

Powered by OnlyBusiness.com