When was the last time you cleaned your chimney?

7/5/2021 (Permalink)

We know, we know… it is funny to start working on getting your fireplace ready when it is close to 100 degrees in Henry County. That is why you should do it now, when you have time to plan ahead. Fall will be here before you know it and you know your family can relax in front of the fireplace knowing that it will not go up in a fury ball of flame.

The National Fire Protection Association estimates that 27% of home heating fires were the result of not cleaning chimneys. For that reason, you should have your chimney professionally cleaned at least once a year. Soot and creosote can build up in your chimney flue. Particles start to stick to the side of the flue instead of going up the chimney. Each fall, inspect your chimney and make sure it is free of debris, such as dead leaves, bird nests, critters, etc.

If your home has suffered damage from a fire, call SERVPRO of Henry and Spalding Counties and SERVPRO of Clayton County- 678-432-3003