Post by Tumbleweed on Oct 13, 2007 11:02:20 GMT -6
Here is a snippet of what one expert says:
How often should I have my chimney cleaned?
There is no steadfast rule on the frequency of a chimney cleaning. It can vary from once a month to once every ten years depending on a variety of factors. On the other hand, an annual inspection of all chimneys by a Professional Chimney Sweep is extremely important. Let us consider both cleanings and inspections at length.
First, frequency of cleaning will depend on:
How often you use your fireplace. Obviously, persons who use their fireplace only occasionally for coziness are not going to have to clean their flues as often as persons who use their systems constantly throughout the season do.
The type of wood or coal you use. Freshly-cut softwoods usually build up creosote more quickly than well-seasoned hardwoods. In addition anthracite coal burns more cleanly than bituminous (but bituminous is more plentiful). Whether you have a stove or fireplace insert. They usually require attention much more often than an open fireplace. Also, the way you operate your stove or fireplace can and will have an effect on the amount of creosote you accumulate.
The severity of the burning season and your geographic location. Understandably, the burning season will be different in the Pacific Northwest than in, say the Deep South.
The location of your chimney in your home. Even this - plus the type of chimney construction you have - can have a great influence on how quickly creosote builds up and how often cleaning may be necessary.
As you can see, the number of factors which influence your chimney's cleaning schedule are many
There is more...click this link.
www.ultimatechimneysweep.com/faqs.html
How often should I have my chimney cleaned?
There is no steadfast rule on the frequency of a chimney cleaning. It can vary from once a month to once every ten years depending on a variety of factors. On the other hand, an annual inspection of all chimneys by a Professional Chimney Sweep is extremely important. Let us consider both cleanings and inspections at length.
First, frequency of cleaning will depend on:
How often you use your fireplace. Obviously, persons who use their fireplace only occasionally for coziness are not going to have to clean their flues as often as persons who use their systems constantly throughout the season do.
The type of wood or coal you use. Freshly-cut softwoods usually build up creosote more quickly than well-seasoned hardwoods. In addition anthracite coal burns more cleanly than bituminous (but bituminous is more plentiful). Whether you have a stove or fireplace insert. They usually require attention much more often than an open fireplace. Also, the way you operate your stove or fireplace can and will have an effect on the amount of creosote you accumulate.
The severity of the burning season and your geographic location. Understandably, the burning season will be different in the Pacific Northwest than in, say the Deep South.
The location of your chimney in your home. Even this - plus the type of chimney construction you have - can have a great influence on how quickly creosote builds up and how often cleaning may be necessary.
As you can see, the number of factors which influence your chimney's cleaning schedule are many
There is more...click this link.
www.ultimatechimneysweep.com/faqs.html
