{"id":120872,"date":"2022-01-07T21:12:52","date_gmt":"2022-01-08T03:12:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fluesbrotherskc.com\/?p=120872"},"modified":"2022-01-14T14:10:32","modified_gmt":"2022-01-14T20:10:32","slug":"how-to-prepare-your-home-for-a-chimney-sweep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fluesbrotherskc.com\/how-to-prepare-your-home-for-a-chimney-sweep\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prepare Your Home For A Chimney Sweep"},"content":{"rendered":"
The best way to get maximum<\/a> enjoyment out of your fireplace<\/a> is with ongoing maintenance from a company like Fluesbrothers Chimney & Fireplace. It’s good to know how to prepare your home for a visit from a chimney sweep because the job tends to stir up soot and creosote. Responsible chimney sweeps like ours care about your home. When we are using our equipment, the last thing we want is an accident that causes a permanent mess or breakage of household items. The following are recommended actions to prepare for a chimney sweep and help ensure a positive experience.<\/p>\n As we enter your home, it will save time if there is plenty of space for us and our equipment from the door to the fireplace. Also, put away any pets that may be underfoot and prevent children from entering the area unsupervised. We aim to complete the work thoroughly and as quickly as possible, to minimize your inconvenience.<\/p>\n Our methods for providing chimney sweep services are as neat as possible. Chimneys are typically a terrible mess inside, particularly when you have a wood-burning fireplace. We have all of the most effective modern equipment to help ensure that the creosote and soot that may enter your home is minimal. Sometimes accidents happen, whether small or large. It is best to cover nearby furniture and fabrics that could be stained.<\/p>\n No need to worry about the flooring around the fireplace because we cover that ourselves.<\/p>\n We suggest that you remove decor from the mantel just in case we accidentally disturb items as we do our work.\u00a0 We also ask that nearby fireplace tools and equipment, such as baskets of logs, be moved at least a few feet away from the area.<\/p>\n It is also helpful if you remove the fireplace grate and any remaining logs in the fireplace.<\/p>\n Chimney sweeps can only perform work if the chimney is cool. It is best not to use the fireplace between 24 and 48 hours before the arrival of a chimney sweep.\u00a0 The reason is that the interior of the flue gets extremely hot and needs time to cool so that work can be performed.<\/p>\n Whether a chimney sweep is inspecting or cleaning your chimney, it is helpful if you share any concerns you have before work begins. It could save time if the chimney technician is aware of any problems you are having. For instance, is the fireplace smoky? Have you detected foul odors? Are the fires in your fireplace lackluster and you don’t know why?<\/p>\nClear a Pathway<\/h2>\n
Cover Furniture<\/h2>\n
Remove Nearby Decor\u00a0& the Fireplace Items<\/h2>\n
Ensure a Cool Chimney<\/h2>\n
Be Ready to Share Concerns<\/h2>\n
Freely Ask Questions<\/h2>\n