When is the Best Time to Sweep the Chimney and Fireplace?
When is the Best Time to Sweep the Chimney and Fireplace?
When we approach the month of May, we are confident that summer rolls right on in. If you are wondering where summer is, you’re not alone. These cool temperatures are inching upward, but very slowly. Many have vowed not to turn on the furnace anymore, challenging the weather to get better. Instead, in the nightly cool or cold situations, the fireplace gets kicked on again. It’s just too chilly to keep everything turned off. Phone calls have come in asking, with the cool weather looming, when is the best time to sweep the chimney and fireplace?
When is the Best Time to Sweep the Chimney and Fireplace?
A question that we receive quite frequently is when is the best time to sweep the chimney and fireplace. Traditionally, most homeowners sweep their chimney and fireplace in March, April, May followed by September, October and November. Is there a right time? Not really. Here are a few suggestions for the fastest service.
High users of the fireplace: If you are a frequent user of the wood burning fireplace, you may need to sweep it one or two times per year. The rule of thumb is once every face cord of wood burned, and that’s if everything is in balanced working order. Because of the quick build up of creosote, any month you choose is fine. Creosote is a build up of the bi-products from burning wood in the fireplace. Because this material that builds up on the inside walls of the chimney is highly flammable, it is best to get that removed on schedule to prevent fires from igniting.
Low users of the fireplace / Non-users of the fireplace: You may say, that you can skip a year because of the low frequency or non-use of the fireplace. However, according to the CSIA, that’s the Chimney Safety Institute of America, sweeping the fireplace is essential for the safety and security of the home. You can have the sweep and inspection of your chimney done during non-busy months such as January, February, July, August, December. That is a chunk of months to choose from to get your chimney swept and inspected by a certified chimney professional at Superior Chimney.
Certified Chimney Inspection
You hear the words certified chimney inspection often from us. And for good reason. A certified chimney inspection is instrumental for the structural integrity and fireworthiness of the chimney, the performance of the chimney system which includes the fireplace and for safety. The Superior Chimney certified professionals will be able to identify and discuss in detail with you any potential hazards such as blockages in the chimney system, damages found inside and outside, creosote buildup as well as moisture intrusion. Our job is to ensure that fires don’t have the energy and characteristics they need to start and of course, ensure efficient operation.
Now that you know….
When is the Best Time to Sweep the Chimney and Fireplace? Now that you are armed with the right information to make great decisions, it’s time to schedule it on your calendar to give you the reminder when to call Superior Chimney to inspect and sweep your chimney and fireplace. Finally, when is the best time to sweep the chimney and fireplace? Take a look on your calendar. We’re also here to help. If you would like for Superior Chimney to give you the reminder call, we can help with that as well. Contact us today at 877-244-6349.
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