{"id":119323,"date":"2019-07-26T10:09:04","date_gmt":"2019-07-26T15:09:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fluesbrotherskc.com\/?p=119323"},"modified":"2019-08-20T10:34:37","modified_gmt":"2019-08-20T15:34:37","slug":"3-sure-fire-ways-to-reduce-creosote-in-your-chimney","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fluesbrotherskc.com\/3-sure-fire-ways-to-reduce-creosote-in-your-chimney\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Sure Fire Ways to Reduce Creosote in Your Chimney"},"content":{"rendered":"

A\u00a0wood-burning fireplace is a primary and\u00a0supplemental source of home heating for\u00a0millions of homeowners across the country. Its\u00a0comforting warmth makes a home\u00a0feel cozy\u00a0inside when it is blistery cold outside. But as\u00a0beautiful as the\u00a0flames are to see, there is a\u00a0hidden danger among those flames that you\u00a0may not\u00a0readily notice. It is called creosote,\u00a0and it’s not something that you want to\u00a0ignore.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is Creosote\"creosote\"<\/span><\/h2>\n

Creosote is a contaminant that is naturally produced during the chemical reaction of combustion when burning a fire. It is an oily, tarry substance that is highly flammable. A spark from an ember is all it takes to set the chimney alight. Creosote will continue to accumulate with every fire unless it is removed. Creosote is most prevalent in wood-burning flames but is also produced in liquid fuel combustion like gas. So, homeowners need to monitor creosote accumulation<\/a> whether they have a wood-burning or gas fireplace.<\/span><\/p>\n

Every year\u00a0fire departments across the country\u00a0respond to thousands of chimney fires\u00a0resulting\u00a0in millions of dollars in property damage. Fires\u00a0that start in the\u00a0chimney can rapidly spread\u00a0engulfing the entire home that can cause\u00a0severe\u00a0injuries and even death. According to\u00a0fire experts, most chimney fires are a\u00a0result of\u00a0excessive creosote in the chimney.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) and fire safety experts recommend homeowners to inspect and clean their chimney at least once per year. An accumulation of 1\/8\u201d or more of creosote is considered excessive and should be removed to reduce the risk of fire.\u00a0<\/span>There are also several things homeowners can do to minimize creosote accumulation in their chimney<\/a>:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Burn Only Seasoned Firewood\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"wood<\/span><\/h2>\n

Wood that\u00a0has been seasoned or dried for 6 to\u00a012 months has a much lower moisture\u00a0content.\u00a0The fire will burn hotter for a more extended\u00a0amount of time with less\u00a0smoke and creosote.<\/span><\/p>\n

On the other\u00a0hand, freshly cut (green) wood\u00a0has a very high moisture content. The wood\u00a0will\u00a0burn faster at a lower temperature creating\u00a0plenty of smoke and creosote\u00a0residue.\u00a0Remember, if there is smoke, there is creosote.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t Starve the\u00a0Fire<\/span><\/h2>\n

A fire needs\u00a0oxygen to breathe and continue to\u00a0burn. Without oxygen, there is no fire.\u00a0Always\u00a0ensure your damper is open all the way when\u00a0starting the fire. You can\u00a0regulate the fire by\u00a0adjusting the damper but be careful to avoid\u00a0cutting off\u00a0too much oxygen. Fires at lower\u00a0temperatures produce more creosote.<\/span><\/p>\n

Avoid Smoldering<\/span><\/h2>\n

Many\u00a0homeowners allow their fire to smolder\u00a0until it burns itself out. As the fire\u00a0begins to\u00a0burn out more creosote is produced at the\u00a0lower temperatures. Rather\u00a0than allowing the\u00a0fire to smolder, it should be extinguished. To\u00a0extinguish a\u00a0fire in the fireplace spread the\u00a0wood and ambers, scoop up the cooler ash to\u00a0cover them, then cover it with baking soda.\u00a0Wait until the fire is completely\u00a0out before\u00a0closing the damper to avoid carbon monoxide\u00a0from backing up into\u00a0your home. Also, never\u00a0leave a burning fireplace unattended.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A\u00a0wood-burning fireplace is a primary and\u00a0supplemental source of home heating for\u00a0millions of homeowners across the country. Its\u00a0comforting warmth makes a home\u00a0feel cozy\u00a0inside when it is blistery cold outside. But as\u00a0beautiful as the\u00a0flames are to see, there is a\u00a0hidden danger among those flames that you\u00a0may not\u00a0readily notice. It is called creosote,\u00a0and it’s not something that you […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":47,"featured_media":119322,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[419,414,331],"tags":[256],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nPreventative Ways to Reduce Creosote Build-up in Your Chimney<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Creosote is a contaminant that is produced during combustion when burning a fire. 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