American Chimney & Fireplace provides expert chimney sweeping and licensed chimney inspection services in Spencer, IN, and throughout Owen County, IN.
Annual chimney sweeping and inspections are two of the best ways to keep your chimney and fireplace system running safer and more efficiently. Here’s a little information about both of these services.
Chimney Sweeping Spencer, IN
The job of a chimney sweep is to remove built-up creosote and outside debris. Our chimney sweeping technicians possess the necessary tools and expertise to perform chimney services safely and effectively. We recommend having your active chimney swept once a year.
Creosote
Creosote forms when smoke condenses in the chimney flue. It is highly flammable and is the cause of most reported chimney fires in the Spencer, IN, area each year.
Using specialized brushes, rods, solvents, and vacuums, we remove light and heavy creosote buildups to reduce the chance of a devastating chimney fire.
Debris
Leaves, twigs, and the nests of small animals can be causes of concern for your chimney in Spencer, IN. These types of debris can quickly narrow a flue passage, allowing smoke and dangerous carbon monoxide to enter your home.
Chimney sweeping removes these items; a secure chimney cap will keep them from getting in.
Chimney Sweep Certifications
American Chimney & Fireplace employs Master Chimney Sweeps, Certified Chimney Specialists, and Certified Chimney Sweeps. These designations, provided by the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA), are available only to companies and individuals who demonstrate proven expertise in the chimney sweep trade.
Chimney Inspections
An annual chimney inspection, accompanied by a video scan of your flue, can reveal early signs of damage, allowing you to schedule repairs promptly. Being unaware of or ignoring chimney problems almost always leads to significant trouble.
Our licensed chimney inspectors thoroughly inspect all accessible areas and components of our Spencer, IN, customers' chimneys and fireplaces. From the chimney cap and crown to the masonry, chimney liner, and firebox, we understand how these systems and components function. And we know how to resolve problems when they arise.
Along with annual safety inspections, we also provide chimney inspections when:
- You’re selling your home
- You’re modifying your chimney, such as by adding a new appliance to be drafted by it
- A chimney fire or other event causing damage
- Significant damage is known to exist
Our inspectors can also help with a variety of issues, including:
- Animals living in the chimney
- Downdrafts and smoke backups
- A smelly chimney
- A leaky chimney
- Sluggish fires in the fireplace
- Follow-up investigation of a chimney fire
Call Your Spencer IN Chimney Experts
American Chimney & Fireplace has the experience, equipment, and training to keep your Spencer, IN, chimney clean and functioning properly as intended. Annual chimney sweeping and chimney inspections are the first steps toward achieving these goals.
Whatever your chimney and fireplace system needs, our expert technicians will deliver the solutions. If you live in Spencer, IN, or a neighboring community in Owen County, IN, you can speak with a chimney pro by phone or get in touch through our contact form.
