
Syracuse, NY New York 13210
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A chimney sweep will do a complete chimney cleaning to get rid of any deposits, soot, creosote, and blockages from the chimney. Filthy, damaged deteriorating, and blocked chimneys create injuries as well as fires yearly. If you use you fireplace or wood burning stove, the National Fire Protection Association recommends having your chimney inspected and also swept every year in order to protect against fires.
A chimney service specialist will do a total cleaning of your chimney. Cleaning logs are really not effective and are not advised. They will not get all the soot and creosote build-up out of the chimney like hand cleaning.
To begin, a cleaning specialist will protect the inside of your residence by spreading out tarps over the area, flooring, and also hearth. They will cover the fireplace with vinyl sheets, inserting an industrial vacuum pipe right into the fireplace, and will then tape and also seal off the fireplace. They'll connect extension hoses and run them to the industrial vacuum cleaner with a fine micron filter which sits outdoors. This will catch the fine residue, creosote, and other dirt later on.
Next off, they will brush the whole chimney with hand held brushes, and also brushes with extension poles. Typically they will begin on top of the chimney and work downward, carefully brushing all the surfaces. Your chimney sweep will clean the flue, the damper, the smoke chamber, the smoke shelf, and the firebox.
They will then peel back a tiny area of the vinyl sheet and use a variety of brushes inside. Following this, everything will be vacuumed and cleaned. The vinyl sheet and tarps will be moved outside, cleaned and tucked back into their vehicle.
Our expert chimney specialists supply a full range of services including sweeping. We give rapid and reliable service.
Creosote is a brownish, oily, tar-like material which develops from burning wood or coal. It begins as a loose, downy build up which at first can be brushed away easily. As it builds up much more, it becomes tar-like, and is more difficult to remove, sometimes needing the use of scrapers to remove it. If left uncleaned, and more layers develop, the creosote solidifies.
When a fire is burned in the fire place or wood stove, the smoke comes to be really hot. Hard creosote can start to drip and melt like wax. As soon as the build up of creosote is very heavy, it restricts the airflow via the chimney flue. The restricted air circulation causes creosote to build up even quicker.
Creosote is unsafe in a couple of different ways. It's toxic and harmful for your health and wellness, and it places your residence in jeopardy of fires.
Creosote build up triggers diminished airflow and this can enable carbon monoxide to accumulate inside your home while a fire is burning. Carbon monoxide is an odorless and also colorless gas which can cause flu-like symptoms, and can even lead to death.
Besides the carbon monoxide accumulation, creosote itself is toxic. It might trigger irritated skin and eyes, respiratory system issues, and is carcinogenic (cancer triggering).
The most hazardous thing about creosote is that it is incredibly combustible. It's the most typical cause of chimney fires. While chimneys are made to endure a high degree of heat, the intensity of a chimney fire can quickly surpass this level.
Getting a chimney sweep done is the best and also most reliable method to get rid of creosote. Our licensed chimney service companies take excellent care of your chimney and your residence. We advise that you get your chimney cleaned and checked a minimum of once a year in order to prevent fires and harmful build up.
How often a chimney must be cleaned depends of exactly how frequently you use it and also what materials you burn within. Gas burning fireplaces must be checked on a yearly basis. Although they burn cleaner, dampness, particles, cracks and other problems can develop which can allow carbon monoxide gas to enter into the house.
Oil burning flues should be cleaned yearly to prevent residue from accumulating.
Since wood burning fireplaces and stoves produce even more residue and creosote, they should be swept more frequently. A great guideline is to have your chimney swept after a cord of wood has been burned within.