Three Reasons To Get A Professional Chimney Sweep

Homeowners have plenty of things that require their attention. The short list includes water heaters, landscaping, roofs, siding, windows, floors, and everything else including the kitchen sink. The fireplace often goes neglected because not only are there so many other things to worry about, but it's somewhat out of sight and out of mind. It's not usually until an unsafe situation arises that most homeowners think to have their chimney looked at.

Needless to say, ignoring your chimney's safe operation isn't a smart practice for the well-being of your family. You can avoid any and all potentially hazardous situations from arising in your chimney by scheduling very affordable and highly effective, regular chimney sweeps once or twice per year. Three good reasons for this practice are as follows;

1. Creosote – This is a natural byproduct of fireplace operation that builds up over time. Simply put, the more you use your fireplace, the more creosote that will accumulate. Unfortunately, this can create a fire hazard if neglected for too long. It can also severely damage the flue itself. Creosote is a dangerous chemical that requires attention and should be cleaned out of your chimney regularly to avoid serious problems.
   
2. Does This Smell Funny To You? – Those are words you don't want to hear at all really. But, they're especially disturbing in regards to chimneys because it will affect the way your entire house smells. Rain and snow can create moisture in the chimney, which will mix with the previously mentioned creosote to form one foul smelling aura emitting from your fireplace and into your entire home.
   
3. $ave Money – By scheduling regular chimney sweeps in Los Angeles CA you will likely nip any problems in the bud before they become costly repair situations. The cost of a regular chimney sweep is usually very affordable and can be scheduled rather easily. Whereas, a full-scale chimney repair due to extensive damage can be much less affordable and require much more time to fix. At this point, time may also be of the essence because if the damage is bad enough, you man not be able to use the fireplace at all until it is fixed for fear of an unsafe situation.