Millions of people who own homes depend on heat from wood stoves and fireplaces. It is quite unfortunate that these very homeowners experience losses worth millions of pounds as it all goes to property damages or injuries which are a result of failure to clean the chimney. Why then should you clean your chimney and how often should you do it? Read below to find out…
- To keep your family safe
During the cooler the months, it is important to keep both your home and family safe as they enjoy the fireplace. Keep in mind that the chimney also acts as a ventilation system, which allows smoke and toxins to escape. The cleaner your chimney is, the safer it is for the members of the home in that there will be less creosote (the residue which gets stuck with burning fires) and so chances of the house of catching fire will be significantly reduced.
- To make home heating more efficient
When the creosote gets deposited on the chimney wall, a thick layer of the substance is formed hence air circulation is reduced. Cleaning the chimney ensures that all soot and creosote layers are done away with for maximum air circulation.