#chimneycare

[ahedderick]

Oops, Chimney fire

We usually need a chimney-cleaning in early February. My husband was planning on doing it Wednesday, but we had rain sprinkles, and the metal roof becomes extremely slippery in rain. Today was sunny, but he had a class to teach, and didn't get home until 3:30ish.

W-h-i-c-h means the chimney is a bit cruddy inside, and when I left the flue open for a few minutes after adding more wood. Chimney fire.

Since the roof is metal, chimney fires aren't an automatic emergency. I closed the flue firmly and decided to wait it out. Kept my ears open - the tell-tale sign of a worsening chimney fire is a roaring that sounds like a train approaching your house. This got a bit stinky (creosote burning) but didn't develop into a bigger problem. Settled down once it was deprived of airflow.

Happy Friday. I didn't burn the house down. Let's go dancing!

[a1chimneycleaning]

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[a1chimneycleaning]

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[a1chimneycleaning]

Keep your fireplace safe and efficient with A-1 Chimney Cleaning 🔥 Explore our professional chimney and home maintenance services for a cleaner, safer home. 📞 415-333-5509 (SF) | 650-756-0122 (Peninsula) 🌐 a1chimneycleaning.com

[luckysullychimneysweep]

Why Your Chimney Needs a Cap

That little metal hat sitting on top of your chimney is doing a lot more heavy lifting than you'd expect.

Without it, rainwater drains straight into the flue, corroding the liner, softening the mortar, and rusting out the damper before you even notice the damage. 

Leaves and debris pack into the shaft and choke the draft, which means smoke finds its way back into your living room instead of out the stack where it belongs. And an open flue? That's basically a welcome mat for birds, squirrels, and raccoons looking for a cozy place to nest, and those nests are a fire hazard waiting for the right moment.

A chimney cap solves all of it at once. The solid cover blocks rain and falling debris. The mesh sides keep animals out year-round. It also cuts down on wind-driven downdrafts that push cold air back inside, and catches flying embers before they land on your roof.

One small part. Four major problems solved.

Don't let the next rainstorm be the thing that finally gets your attention, reach out to Lucky Sully Chimney Sweep for a free chimney inspection and we'll help you find the right cap before the damage finds you first.

Click the link and get free quote here: https://luckysully.com/chimney-caps-orange-county 

[chimneymonkey]

Chimney sweep completed in Evanston.

Over time, buildup can affect airflow and performance. Keeping it clean helps maintain safe operation.

[chimneymonkey]

Chimney inspection and sweep completed in Barrington.

Routine maintenance like this helps reduce buildup and keeps the system performing reliably over time.

[chimneymonkey]

Chimney sweep completed in Buffalo Grove.

Over time, buildup can affect airflow and performance. Keeping it clean helps maintain safe operation.