Chimneys in Crestwood, KY, and throughout Oldham County, KY, that don’t receive regular chimney sweeping and inspections are at risk of a fire and potentially serious drafting problems. American Chimney & Fireplace is here to help you keep this from happening.
The Value of Annual Chimney Sweeping
Virtually every fire safety agency in Kentucky and the entire U.S. recommends annual and inspections for chimneys attached to wood-burning fireplaces.
When we sweep our Crestwood, KY, customers’ chimneys, we use state-of-the-art equipment to safely remove creosote and debris.
Creosote
This substance forms when smoke condenses in the flue. It’s highly flammable and is the cause of most reported chimney fires every year.
Debris
Leaves, twigs, falling fruit, small animal nests, and dead small animals can all narrow the flue and send smoke and deadly carbon monoxide into your home. Chimney cleaning removes debris. A proper chimney cap keeps debris out.
We’re Qualified to Sweep Your Crestwood KY Chimney
American Chimney & Fireplace trains our own in-house chimney sweeps to do the job the right way. We use a variety of brushes, scrubbers, whips, and solvents that remove even the most stubborn creosote buildups.
Our technicians hold the highest industry certifications from the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA). Some of our techs hold several of these certifications.
- Certified Chimney Specialist
- Certified Chimney Sweep
- Master Chimney Sweep
During a chimney sweeping job at your Crestwood, KY, home, we take extra care to protect the work area. We use tarps to cover everything, and our crew members wear booties so they don’t spread dust and dirt throughout your house.
What You Need to Know About Chimney Fires
A chimney fire can be big or small. It can result in vehicles with lights and sirens coming to your Crestwood, KY, home, and it can also start and go out before anyone even notices it.
But all chimney fires can do damage to the chimney liner, the interior chimney masonry, and parts of your home. For this reason, it’s important to know the signs of a chimney fire and know how to reduce the chance of one occurring.
Chimney Fire Signs
The most common are:
- A strange tapping sound during a fireplace fire
- The rumbling sound of a faraway train
- Dark smoke leaving the top of the chimney or spilling out of the fireplace
If you notice any of these signs, evacuate the house and call 911. Don’t try to put out the fire.
How to Reduce the Chance of a Fire
Follow these six tips:
- Schedule annual chimney sweeping for your Crestwood, KY, chimney.
- Schedule annual chimney inspections by our licensed professionals.
- Burn only dry logs, which create less smoke and creosote than damp logs.
- Never burn smoky plastic, cardboard, furniture pieces or anything other than real wood logs. Also, don’t use charcoal starter, lighter fluid or other accelerants to start fires.
- Don’t rely on chimney sweeping logs. There is no substitute for certified chimney sweeping.
- Have a proper chimney cap installed to keep debris out of your chimney. This debris can be fuel for a fire.
Chimney Cleaning and Chimney Inspection Crestwood KY
When it’s time to have your chimney swept and inspected, it’s time to call American Chimney & Fireplace. We serve Crestwood, KY, Louisville, KY, Pewee Valley, KY, Worthington Hills, KY, Buckner, KY, Orchard Grass Hills, KY, and other local cities and towns.
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