Chimney Sweep in Auckland - Procedure and Frequency

Posted by thefireplacetechnician on January 16th, 2021

According to fire risk management experts, it’s best to call in a chimney sweep in Auckland every winter or at least once a year. In fact, log fire manufacturers and insurance companies also recommend annual chimney sweep. It is the best way to prepare your chimney for the cold nights. In case you use coal or wood in your fireplace regularly, then sweeping it every season is highly recommended.

But why is hiring the services of a chimney sweep in Auckland so important? Here are a few reasons.

• Remove creosote build-up in the chimney - This substance is produced when burning wood. It is important to remove it from your chimney as it is flammable and can cause a chimney fire.
• Ensure your chimney's performance - Creosote, soot, and other particles can build up in your chimney over time, making it harder to draw smoke and gases out of the fireplace. Annually sweeping your chimney will help keep it working efficiently and safely.
• Prevent carbon monoxide poisoning - When the chimney is clogged, the harmful gases may be released inside your home, leading to carbon monoxide poisoning. It is a very dangerous situation because carbon monoxide is odourless and invisible.
• Keep your manufacturer's warranty and insurance - A house fire caused by a dirty chimney can potentially render house insurance and warranty invalid. That is especially true if the homeowners are proven to neglect their responsibility to follow the number of suggested cleans in the insurance policy.

What does a chimney sweep in Auckland do?

Cleaning your own chimney isn't only difficult but also dangerous. It is best to leave this job to a professional chimney sweep company with chimney sweep experts in place to do the job.

• Inspection - Before sweeping the chimney, the technician will inspect it first to see how much creosote build-up there is and check for any signs of damage.
• Preparation for cleaning - To protect your floor, the technician will lay out protectors or wood source. After that, he will climb on the top of the roof where the chimney is.
• Actual chimney sweep -   Sweeping starts from the top, and then the technician will work his way down. Everything, including the damper, chamber, and clue will be cleaned. 

About the Author:

The Fireplace technician is one of the best fireplace maintenance and service providers in the greater South Auckland area.  They sell and install all types of solid fuel and gas heaters – as well as provide professional chimney and flue cleaning, replacement flue systems, repairs, tiling, hearths and fire surrounds.