Every year firefighters across the nation respond to thousands of chimney fires. For the lucky homeowners those Los Angeles firefighters get there in time and are able to put the fire out. But in far too many cases, that simple chimney fire leads to the destruction of the entire home, along with years of memories and priceless possessions. And in some tragic cases those chimney fires lead not just to property damage but death as well. Thesaddest part is that all of this devastation could have been avoided with a simple fireplace cleaning and chimney repair.
If your home has a chimney, you are at risk for a chimney fire. Whether you use your wood burning fireplace, gas burning fireplace or masonry fireplace all winter long or only light it on special occasions, you owe it to your family to make sure your chimney is safe. Taking the time to have a qualified chimney sweep do an annual fireplace cleaning is one of the best ways to protect your home and your family.
Over time, creosote and other debris builds up inside the chimney damper and chimney cap. This buildup happens slowly, so you may not even realize it is happening until it is too late. Over time the chimney crown can crack as well, allowing moisture to seep in and lead to extensive repairs. Having needed fireplace repairs done quickly is the best way to protect your home. Whether you own a masonry fireplace, wood burning fireplace or a gas burning fireplace, it is important to have a chimney sweep inspect the entire system, including the chimney cap, chimney damper and chimney crown. If any problems are found, a fireplace repair should be done at once, using thelatest fireplace cleaning and chimney repair techniques.
A thorough fireplace cleaning and chimney cleaning is easy and inexpensive. Recovering from a house fire sparked by a neglected chimney repair is far more costly. If you cannot remember the fireplace cleaning or chimney cleaning you had, now is the perfect time to call Chimney Knights. Our experienced chimney sweeps can spot problems you may have missed, from a dangerous buildup of creosote to a blocked chimney damper or chimney crown.
