Is Your Chimney Ready for Santa? A Last-Minute Safety Checklist

Ready, Set, Go! We are now in December. If you haven’t stopped to breathe, you may want to do that now. What are you forgetting about? Have you prepared for your fire to glow all season long? If you have not, today is the day to contact Northeastern Chimney to have your chimney inspected and cleaned.

Professionals like Northeastern Chimney recommend that you have your chimney inspected and swept annually. This will give you the peace of mind that you’ve done everything you needed to do to get your chimney ready for Santa.

What To Expect From An Inspection and Chimney Sweep?

• A thorough cleaning of your chimney. 
• Check for water damage. The naked eye cannot see the damage that water can cause. Our team uses cameras to see the length of your chimney.
• Identify any damage to mortar and masonry. 
• Caps, flashing, and a crown. We will view your chimney from top to bottom. If damage is identified, we will provide you with options for quick repairs. 
• Structural integrity. We will identify cracks, liner deterioration, and water damage that can be hazardous to the chimney structure.
• Identify creosote buildup. Creosote is a tar-like byproduct of burning wood in your fireplace. Creosote is flammable. It is essential to remove this from the chimney regularly to avoid chimney fires.
• Ensure proper ventilation to protect toxic carbon monoxide from entering your home.
• Your technician will also identify any debris in your chimney. Chimney obstructions can cause all kinds of trouble. From chimney fires to poor ventilation, which can cause inefficient fires. 

Advantages of Annual Inspection.

• Insurance Compliance. You may not realize it, but if you have a chimney fire and haven’t had an annual inspection, your insurance company may not cover the damage. Check with your policy to see if you are covered. 
• Peace of Mind. Knowing that your fireplace is safe will let you sleep at night without concern.
• Cost savings. If our technician informs you that they have found damage, it is advised to have it repaired. Any damage repaired early will surely save you money. The longer you leave the damage, the worse it will get and the more costly it will become.

Keep The Smoke At Bay

Don’t chase Santa away with a smoky fire. Of course, the fire will be cooled off, so the magic of Christmas Eve can happen. Santa will slide right down in his magical way. Here are some tips to keep your fire burning smoke-free.

• Burn only seasoned wood.
• Never throw garbage into the fire. This would include wrapping paper and cardboard.
• When choosing wood to burn, select hardwood such as hickory, oak, or maple.

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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