Now it s time to.
Is my chimney blocked.
Use your flashlight to check the top portion of the chimney.
That flaky numpty you tried to give good paid work to can t be the only one nearby.
To prevent clogs in the future an annual chimney cleaning is recommended.
A blocked chimney can lead to a host of potential hazards.
They have the tools necessary to reach and remove the debris clogging the flue.
It s important to regularly inspect your chimney to make sure there is no blockage in the flue liner and if there is you can take the proper steps to unblock it.
How quickly and easily the chimney is cleared will depend on how compact the blockage is.
Chimney fires can be dangerous and cause costly problems and repairs that require further fixing.
It s not worth the fire hazard carbon monoxide poisoning risk.
Yet every year this happens to thousands of people.
A blocked utility flue serving a gas water heater furnace or boiler can mean serious problems.
Birds nests tree foliage trash and other debris can clog your home s chimney making it dangerous to use.
November 9 2012 at 9 16 am.
The last thing anyone wants to hear is that their gas has been shut off by the gas company due to a blocked chimney flue especially during winter months.
My chimney is blocked with what seems like a lump of wet soot the chimney cleaner could not get through it is there something i can burn that will soften this lump the chimney is still pulling well and not blocked.
Fall tends to be a busy season for our chimney inspections.
Soot and crumbling bricks are also.
While everybody starts scheduling cleanings and inspections now for their chimneys here are some.
Using a brush poke inside the top portion and push down or pull out any debris or blocked pieces.
Put the chimney cap back and get back down off the ladder.
How to permanently block a chimney.
To find a chimney sweep in your area.
There was a lot of this done to old houses probably in the era when they introduced central heat but i never hear of it anymore.
Step 4 check the top of the chimney.
How to check your chimney for a blockage.
Clearing a blocked chimney is a job best left for a professional.
Step 5 put your chimney cap back.