To ensure your fireplace stays in good working order, regular chimney maintenance is crucial. Neglecting your chimney can lead to a host of problems. Anderson’s Chimney Sweep and Masonry Services is the best choice if you want hot, sustainable fires. We are Elizabethtown’s chimney sweep service, getting the job done right every time. We are certified by the National Fireplace Institute and have been trusted by Elizabethtown’s residents for decades to provide top-grade fireplace and chimney services.
Professional Chimney Cleaning and Maintenance in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania
If you want to count on your chimney when you need it, it should be swept and inspected at least once a year. Here’s why:
A Flammable Substance Called Creosote
When a qualified chimney sweep sweeps your chimney, they will remove a flammable, tacky substance called creosote. When creosote is allowed to accumulate in your chimney’s interior, there is an increased risk of a chimney fire spreading across your home. A significant buildup of creosote can hinder your chimney’s draft. When there is a lot of creosote, it narrows the flue passage and prevents an effective draft. Our experienced chimney sweeps have the training, know-how, and equipment to remove creosote from your chimney, so you can safely enjoy your fireplace.
Hazardous Blockages
If your house in Elizabethtown boasts a warm and welcoming fireplace in the dead of winter, you can count on the wildlife living in your area coveting it. Toasty air venting from your chimney creates a warm, dry sanctuary for nests; birds, squirrels, bats, raccoons, and other wildlife find it the perfect place to spend the winter. Their nests will obstruct your chimney's venting.
Your chimney can also collect all sorts of things that block it, such as trash, leaves, and pine needles. These unseen issues can slow the exit of smoke and toxic gases from your chimney. When that happens, they return to your home. Carbon monoxide and smoke can cause illness or death.