Keep your fireplace safe and operational by cleaning your home’s chimney.
Learn how often you should clean a chimney and how to recognize factors that influence chimney cleaning frequency.
What Is Creosote?
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Creosote is a tar-like substance that accumulates when wood burns.
Its highly toxic and flammable and poses a significant safety risk when it builds up in a chimney.
How Often Should You Clean a Chimney?
The most obvious of these is how often you use your fireplace.
Burning green or wet wood leads to an inefficient burn, producing excess smoke and creosote.
