WHY SHOULD I GET MY CHIMNEY SWEPT?
It is vital that your chimney is swept frequently in accordance with the table below to help prevent chimney fires and to receive the highest efficiency and best economy from your heating appliance or fire.
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TYPE OF FUEL BURNED
COAL SMOKELESS COAL WOOD GAS OIL |
CHIMNEY SWEEPING FREQUENCY
ONCE EVERY 6 MONTH ONCE EVERY YEAR QUARTERLY WHEN IN USE ONCE EVERY YEAR ONCE EVERY YEAR |
Chimney sweeping can be carried out any time during the year. However, it is important to have the chimney swept before the burning season commences in Autumn/Winter. This allows for clearance of any potential blockages like birds nests, leaves, spiderwebs, fallen or loose masonry etc. A chimney cowl or cap is recommended on all chimneys to prevent such problems.
HOW CAN CHIMNEY FIRES BE PREVENTED?
* Ensure your chimney is swept in accordance with the table above.
* Use dry seasoned woods only, with no more than 20% moisture content.
* Build small hot fires which burn more completely and produce less smoke.
* Do not burn cardboard, plastic or paper in your fireplace or stove
* Use only recommended fuels for your appliance and flue type.
* Use dry seasoned woods only, with no more than 20% moisture content.
* Build small hot fires which burn more completely and produce less smoke.
* Do not burn cardboard, plastic or paper in your fireplace or stove
* Use only recommended fuels for your appliance and flue type.
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