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How do I know if my fireplace flue is open?

Perform a visual check.


Using a flashlight, poke your head inside the fireplace to look up into the chimney. If you have a throat damper, you can tell if it is closed if you see a barrier above your head. If you can see up into the flue, the damper is open

If you don't clean your chimney regularly, soot will accumulate around the flue causing an inability to draw smoke upwards. The smoke will then be directed to your room leaving black soot on the walls

Will Chimney Sweeping Make a Mess? Sweeping a chimney is a very messy job. If you're not careful, it can even cause damage to flooring and furniture. But of course, a professional Master chimney sweep

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