Chimney Spring Cleaning Checklist
Many of us are ready to pack away our snow boots and winter coats. Fear not, spring is just around the corner. It’s the best time of year to prepare for the fun of the summer ahead.
Now is the best time to spring clean your chimney as well. Once your burning season has ended it is advised to clean up the waste and creosote from the fires you burned this winter.
Now that the snow is melting and we can get around the yard, take a look at your chimney. Inspect the exterior for missing bricks or masonry that is damaged.
Professional chimney companies such as Northeastern Chimney suggest that you have an annual chimney sweep and inspection to keep your chimney in good shape.
What to Expect?
Chimney Sweep: We will clean out any debris, soot, creosote, and blockage that we find.
Chimney Inspection: There are different levels of inspection. Give us a call for further details and choose what is best for you.
Here are some things that you can do this spring before your appointment.
My Spring-Cleaning Check List:
- Clean out the firebox. Use the spent wood and ash rather than throwing it in the trash. Be sure that the coals are completely cold. Use a metal bucket to take it out of the house. Your garden will love if you put the ash in your garden or your compost pile. It will help to neutralize soil acidity, improve the soil, fertilize plants, and boost compost. Wood ash is also a deterrent for bugs in your garden. If you have issues with slugs or ants, put a circle of ash around your plant. You will find that the troublemakers will avoid the area.
- Clean your glass doors. Now is a good time to do some good scrubbing on your glass doors. Use a mixture of equal parts of vinegar and water. It will get right down to the grime.
- Accessories need a cleaning as well. Use the same vinegar and water solution to scrub your grates and fireplace accessories.
- Clean out loose creosote from the firebox. You will find that this will accumulate over the burning season.
- Examine the chimney. Take a walk around the house. Look for missing bricks or identify cracks. Look for any damage to the chimney cap, crown, or flashing.
- Call Northeastern Chimney today for your annual sweep and inspection.
The spring is a great time to have your chimney cleaned. Our company has available bookings. We don’t suggest waiting until the fall when we start to get busy. This will also give you a chance to take care of any issues that are identified.
Professionals suggest that an annual chimney sweep and inspection be conducted. When a problem arises, the best plan is to tackle it as soon as possible. This will cost you much less than if you let the damage to the fireplace and bricks go on too long.
Schedule your inspection or cleaning soon by calling Northeastern Chimney. We service all of Hartford, Tolland, and Litchfield Counties. All our chimney technicians are trained and qualified. We are active in the National Chimney Sweep Guild (NCSG).
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