Have your chimney inspected and swept
Burning wood leaves flammable creosote in the chimney, so the national fire code calls for an inspection every year, with sweeping when it’s needed.
Homes with a wood-burning fireplace or stove
- Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Call a pro
- How often
- Yearly
If you skip it
About half of the home heating fires reported to fire departments are chimney or flue fires.
Source: usfa.fema.gov
How often should I have my chimney inspected and swept?
Clark, Haven's home assistant, walks you through it for your home. Haven keeps it on your list and reminds you each time it’s due.
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