Why You Need a Holiday Chimney Cleaning & Inspection

The holidays approaching mean cold weather, and your chimney’s toughest season. Drastic temperature swings, frequent fires, and cold winter storms put maximum strain on the system. With the toughest season ahead, it’s time for a cleaning and inspection to ensure it’s ready. Fire N’ Stone has certified technicians who get the job done and ensure your chimney is ready for the holidays.

Creosote Becomes Even More Dangerous in Winter

Creosote is the natural byproduct of firewood burning that accumulates on your chimney walls. While it is natural, it does cause issues and is highly flammable. As you have more fires, more accumulates and becomes sticky and tar-like. Winter conditions make creosote even more volatile as more accumulates with the frigid weather. Cleaning removes the source of chimney fires before it becomes an issue.

Winter Exposes Structural Issues

Your chimney and all of its components aren’t sheltered from the harsh winter elements. The worst possible combination is when freezing temperatures meet moisture. Even the most minor, hairline fracture in brick or mortar invites water in. Once it’s there, it can freeze and expand. When it thaws, that crack has significantly grown. Inspections can catch and fill these small cracks early before they get worse.

Time to Catch Blockages

In the off-season, there’s a good chance many pieces of debris have collected in your chimney. Animal nests, leaves, soot, and even ice can all obstruct airflow. Blocked chimneys cause smoke to back up into your house, which comes with CO risks, too. Your annual cleaning ensures clear, strong drafting whenever you light up a fire in your chimney. Then, you’ll enjoy hotter, cleaner fires all season long.

Clean Chimney = Better Fires

In freezing weather, drafting becomes more difficult. But this is even more true if your chimney is dirty. A chimney with gunk, soot, and debris slows the system and leads to less-than-ideal fires. Cleaning restores full efficiency, so the chimney performs at its best under harsh winter weather. You can expect warmer fires, less smoke, and improved comfort if you schedule a cleaning and inspection.

Is Today Too Late?

The answer is no. But it’s best to schedule it as soon as possible to get it on the books before the holidays. It is the busiest time of year, so make sure to reach out to secure your preferred date, and consider scheduling earlier next year.

Ready To Schedule Your Appointment? Call Fire N’ Stone

Fire N’ Stone has been the go-to chimney and fireplace contractor in the central New Hampshire area since 1999. Our experienced team offers a full range of services, including inspections, maintenance, chimney sweeping, repairs, and more. We are always more than happy to assist you with any questions about your chimney.

Our technicians are fully licensed, insured, and certified by the Chimney Safety Institute of America. We are a family-owned and locally operated company, so you can expect 5-star customer service on every call!