We have included some useful fireplace and chimney care tips below to keep your fireplace and chimney operating properly as well as some useful reference guides.
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Wood Selection
To prevent problems with your fireplace or wood stove is to select the right kind of wood.
Wood should be:
- Dry that burns hot and completely enough so that it produces less creosote and carbon monoxide.
- Properly aged (not green) to minimize creosote buildup
- Local
- Stored properly off the ground and covered but not air tight
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General Fireplace Care
Your fireplace should be:
- Professionally cleaned and inspected annually
- Unmodified and used as intended
- Accelerant free
- Repaired by a professional
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General Chimney Care
Your chimney should:
- Have adequate fresh air supply
- Have a cap installed and in good working order
- Have a damper installed and in good working order
- Not be crowded by overgrown trees
- Professionally cleaned and inspected annually
- Unmodified and used as intended
- Repaired by a professional