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How do I know if my chimney needs cleaning?

The following signs indicate a chimney in need of a cleaning:

Burned wood odors coming from the fireplace when it's not being used.
Fires that seem to burn poorly or that dump a bunch of smoke into the room.
A black damper. Since it sits right above the firebox, the damper is often the easiest thing to see and reach.

If you don't clean your chimney regularly, soot will accumulate around the flue causing an inability to draw smoke upwards. The smoke...

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Make sure your fireplace is cool. Remove any logs in the firebox. Put away any decorative elements. Remove objects like furniture or toys...