Is Your Chimney Ready for Holiday Gatherings?
It’s that time of year again! You find yourself very busy with checking your Christmas list, maybe checking it twice. You have prepared for your holiday get-togethers. The invitations are sent out. You and your family have started to decorate the house. Checking the string of lights, making sure that they all light up. It really is a beautiful time of year. It is a time for rekindling relationships. Attempting to get together with old friends as much as possible.
As you check all your lists, don’t forget the essential maintenance checklist before the colder weather sets in. Now is the time to prepare to get your fireplace and chimney ready for the burning season.
Chimney Maintenance Checklist
Chimney Sweep. Before you start up your fire, clean it out. A sweep will clean out any debris that may have fallen into the chimney. You probably haven’t had many fires in your chimney, especially if you live in warmer climates. The fall season has been abnormally mild as well. Cleaning the build-up of creosote will help to prevent chimney fires as well. Birds and small critters take advantage of the absence of fires. They love to nest in the shelter of your chimney.
Chimney Inspection. Now is the time to set up that last-minute chimney inspection. It is recommended by chimney professionals to have your chimney inspected annually. Our professional technicians will come in with state-of-the-art equipment and let you know if there is anything that needs to be done to have a safe burning season. They will also point out any damage that may have occurred over the summer.
Chimney cap cleaning. The first step to ensure that nothing gets into your chimney is your chimney cap. The cap works to keep anything out of your chimney. Clean it out. Make sure that there is nothing in the opening. Proper ventilation is needed for smoke drafts as well. It can also cause chimney fires. If you don’t have a chimney cap, call Northeast Chimney to discuss your options.
Repair any damage as soon as possible. Once you have had your inspection, discuss the options to have any chimney repairs done. Our professional technicians can help with chimney leaks, cracked mortar, brick repair, and many other issues that may arise. To have a safe and enjoyable burning season, we suggest getting any repairs done as they occur. Leaving them may end up costing you much more. For instance, as the winter storms come around rain and snow can get into any small cracks. Once the temperatures drop the water in the brick or cement freezes and expands, making the crack even larger. This causes a bigger and more costly repair.
Contact the Chimney Pro’s
Before your holiday begins, reach out to Northeast Chimney to start the process of essential chimney maintenance. Once you have the peace of mind, you can enjoy the seasons fully.
Schedule your inspection or cleaning soon by calling Northeast Chimney. We service all of Hartford, Tolland, and Litchfield Counties. All our chimney technicians are trained and qualified.
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