Since 2007, American Chimney & Fireplace has served homeowners in Shelby, IN, and other communities in Lake County, IN, with professional chimney sweeping and chimney inspection services. We know what it takes to keep your chimney running safely and efficiently.
Chimney Sweeping Shelby, IN
Our southern Indiana customers count on us for annual chimney sweeping, which performs two essential services:
Creosote Removal
Proper chimney cleaning removes creosote buildups that form when wood burns in the fireplace. As little as 1/8 inch of creosote can ignite and cause a chimney fire at your Shelby, IN, home.
Chimney sweeping utilizes specialized brushes, rods, whips, solvents, and commercial vacuums. It's not a job the average homeowner should attempt, nor should you rely on “chimney sweeping logs,” which are at best effective only on the lightest forms of creosote.
Removal of debris
Without a secure chimney cap, a chimney flue is vulnerable to falling leaves and twigs from trees, as well as various small animals, all of which can cause significant problems. The biggest potential problem is a drafting blockage.
Tree debris and animal nests can narrow the chimney flue, allowing smoke and deadly carbon monoxide to enter your Shelby, IN, home. Carbon monoxide is an odorless and invisible killer.
The American Chimney & Fireplace team holds several industry-recognized certifications, including:
- CSIA Master Chimney Sweep
- CSIA Certified Chimney Specialist
- CSIA Certified Chimney Sweeps
We have the tools, equipment, and experience to sweep your chimney safely and correctly. We recommend annual chimney sweeping to all our Shelby, IN, customers.
Licensed Chimney Inspections
Annual chimney inspections will detect early signs of issues in your chimney and fireplace system. Our licensed chimney inspectors in Shelby, IN, use video scan technology and cover all readily accessible areas of the system, including:
- Chimney cap or chase top
- Chimney crown
- Exterior masonry
- Chimney liner
- Chimney flashing
- Fireplace damper
- Firebox surfaces and refractory panels
We provide basic safety inspections, as well as real estate chimney inspections, inspections after serious damage, and inspections when you're altering your system, such as by adding a new appliance to the chimney.
During the inspection, we can identify and eliminate troublesome issues such as:
- Smoke backing up into the home
- Fires that are hard to start and don’t burn completely
- Leaks in the chimney system
- Chimney odors
- Animals in the chimney
A Full-Service Chimney Company in Shelby IN
Beyond chimney sweeping and inspections, American Chimney & Fireplace is available for all types of chimney repairs, component replacements, and the installation of efficient fireplaces and heating stoves.
When shopping for a new appliance, we invite you to our Louisville, KY, showroom to see many top-line models made by leading manufacturers in the hearth industry. We’ll help you select the appliance that’s perfect for your heating needs and decorative requirements.
If it’s been more than a year since the last chimney sweeping and chimney inspection at your Shelby, IN, home, now is the time to schedule these services. Reach a Lake County, IN, chimney expert by phone or through our contact form.
