During these winter months the chimney is one of the most inviting, important pieces of a home, and at times, it can also be the most volatile.  It’s routine cleaning and repair are vital to the safety of your home. That’s why Advanced Chimney Sweeps is a company focused on taking great care of your home’s chimney. With locations scattered throughout the North Atlanta metro area, they can quickly dispatch a technician to your home when it’s most convenient for you.

There are several reasons why it’s important to keep a clean chimney. The most important thing about chimney safety is to avoid carbon monoxide gas entering the home. When obstructions such as bricks, animals, or nests block chimneys and its airflow it becomes possible for carbon monoxide gas to get into the house. The chimney needs to use fresh air from outside to function properly.  Without that source of fresh oxygen flowing throughout the chimney, there is potential for dangerous situations.

Chimney fires are real hazards that must be kept in check as much as possible. When the wood burns, it creates a byproduct called creosote. The creosote must be removed often from the chimney or else the chances of an unwanted fire increase exponentially. Clean chimneys can still catch on fire, but the heat and intensity of those fires are small compared to one packed with creosote.

It’s important to note that chimney maintenance saves homes and lives every year. The frequency of your chimney cleaning should be determined by a professional since each chimney is different. Scheduling a cleaning by Advanced Chimney Sweeps ensures that you’re doing your part to keep fires and poisonous gasses at bay.

One way you can prevent too much creosote from building up in the first place is to make sure your wood is burning evenly. Pinewoods should never be burned in a chimney, and the same applies to green woods and wet woods. Small droplets of tar from these substances can form on the inside of the walls and cause fire hazards.

The experienced team from Advanced Chimney Sweeps can have your chimney cleaned and running better in no time. Contact them today to make an appointment that fits your busy schedule.