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Chimney Cleaning
Chimneys should be inspected annually and cleaned as needed per National Fireplace Codes (NFPA-211). This section covers the chimney cleaning procedures that Chimney Doctors uses on a regular basis. Please note that we have a "no mess guarantee". During the inspection process, the technician will also check for chimney repairs, chimney tuckpointing, chimney flashings and internal inspections where the possibility of a chimney/fireplace liner would be necessary due to defective flue tiles.
Each home heating appliance is dependent on a chimney and/or venting system that functions properly. If the chimney does not work as designed, the heating system will not perform as it should - or could. This situation has the potential to result in serious damage to the home and it's surrounding. It can also pose risk to the health and safety of the family living inside the house.
That is why Wisconsin has adopted the National Fire and Protection Codes and regulations. Emphasizing chapter 10-2 that states chimneys shall be inspected on a yearly basis and repairs or cleanings done as necessary.
Usually if you burn a half of a cord of wood or more in a season your chimney will be in need of a yearly cleaning.
**** An Important Note To The Gas Heated Homeowner.****
Many homeowners are under the impression that if they have a gas heating system there is no longer a need for chimney maintenance. It is true that it will not need to be cleaned like the wood burning system, but inspections every 2-3 years are highly recommended to make sure these systems are venting properly. To insure that there are not any cracks, deterioration or blockage that may cause hazardous gas to back up into your home unnoticed.
What To Expect From Your Chimney Technician...
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When the
technician arrives he will perform a preliminary chimney safety inspection to
determine if you need a chimney cleaning. Rather than just automatically
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Then he will make sure everything is in proper working order, that the chimney is structurally sound, that there are not any cracks, clogs, deterioration, or safety hazards. He will inspect the smoke chamber and the damper.. He will check the ash dump and pipes of the furnace.
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He will do a rooftop inspection to check the upper condition of the chimney, examining the mortar joints and the inside of the flue. He will check the flashing and concrete and/or chimney cap.
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If there are any major problems and the technician feels it is necessary, Chimney Doctors is one of the only companies that will also do a video scan of the inside of your chimney, so that he can get a better look at the problem and can show you just exactly what is going on in your chimney.
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If the chimney is ready for a cleaning and you want it cleaned, he will lay out tarps and setup a sweep vacuum at the bottom of the chimney to collect the dust and debris... Chimney Doctors offers a No Mess Guarantee!
- If you are in need of a chimney cap or minors repairs the technician will usually be able to take care of that also at the time of the cleaning.
Chimney Doctors services the following Southeastern/Madison Wisconsin Communities: |
Rick's Firewood Service |
Air Duct Cleaning Service
"Clean Air Matters" |
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