There is little more comforting on a cold winter night than a real fire burning in your fireplace, it creates the heart and the centrepiece of your home. Even with modern gas and electric heating, the warmth and comfort of a living fire is unsurpassable. It is important, especially if your fire has not been used in a while, that you ensure your chimney is swept and cleaned by a professional.
Your chimney is there to channel away the smoke and harmful gasses from your fire or stove, and to prevent your home becoming smokey and hazardous. A poorly maintained chimney has the potential to kill, as soot and flammable substances build up, restricting the flow of the smoke from your fire.
You may start to notice that smoke is building up in your home, or the fire is not burning as well as it should. But less noticeable is the build up of harmful gasses such as Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide, and even Sulphur Monoxide, which can cause illness and even death. These gasses are odourless, and not as quickly evident as just smoke.
Chimney blockages many not be due to negligence, debris from outside sources, and birds nesting in the chimney can cause blockages. Flammable debris in the chimney can increase the risk of a chimney fire, which in turn are a common cause of house fires.
Your local chimney sweep can ensure that your fire and chimney is safe, removing debris and soot, and it is recommended that you have your chimney swept once a year. For a chimney sweep in Beaconsfield, get in contact today.
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