3 Signs That Your Chimney Needs Cleaning Now
Having a fireplace in your home means that your chimney will also need regular maintenance. Keeping that chimney clean will help prevent dangerous situations from sparking, like chimney fires.
Maybe you just moved into your home and aren’t sure whether your fireplace and chimney was cleaned before buying it. Maybe you have a new home with a beautiful fireplace and have yet to have it cleaned. Either way, you can likely do with a visit from a good chimney company.
Core Fireplace & Grills is at the top of the results for ‘chimney service near me’ for good reason. We don’t just specialize in installing fireplaces. We offer expert maintenance plus fireplace and chimney cleaning services.
To keep you safe, we want you to look for the following 3 signs that your chimney needs cleaning. If you say ‘yes’ to these, then let’s schedule an appointment quickly before you want to use your fireplace again so we can help you keep your air free and clear and keep your family and home safe.
- It smells like burnt wood
Your fireplace should never smell like burning wood when it’s not in use. If you walk into your home after a day of work or from running errands and you notice that smell, call us. Fireplaces should never have that kind of smell after the embers are out.
- Smoke comes into your room
Likely, you might first notice that every fire you light in your fireplace doesn’t burn very well. Then, you might notice that smoke comes into your room rather than going up and out the chimney like it’s supposed to. This isn’t a good scenario. Call us and let’s get you set up for chimney cleaning services right away so you can enjoy the warmth of your fire without gagging on smoke.