Tips on Keeping Your Chimney Clean During Winter

Despite their great use as a heat source, fireplaces can also be dangerous. Practicing proper maintenance during months of increased fireplace use can help prevent this danger.

These cold winter months, Monmouth County residents are using their chimneys regularly to keep warm and also create lasting memories with their families.In the colder months, chimneys are used more frequently, which raises the question of how to maintain and clean them. The staff at the WoodStove& Fireplace Center in Oakhurst, NJ shares an article from Best Pick Reports offering tips on how to avoid these fireplace dangers with some regular and simple cleaning advice and things to look out for.

The key to properly maintaining your fireplace is understanding that dangers can occur both inside and outside. From the inside, removing ash from the firebox and cleaning the glass fireplace doors are two ways that homeowners can avoid issues and also enjoy a better view of the fireplace and a longer burning of the fire. From the outside, debris, such as pine needles and branches, can fall into the chimney and cause some unexpected hazards. Chimney caps can help prevent debris from falling in and must also be inspected from time to time.

Lastly, and probably most importantly, check your home’s smoke alarms. Winter fireplace maintenance requires a properly functioning smoke alarm. Homeowners should check the alarms regularly (once a month) during peaks of high chimney usage time to add an extra sense of protection against fireplace dangers that may not have been identified.

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For the entire article from Best Pick Reports, click here!