Has your chimney and fireplace been showing signs of damage, inefficiency, and/or poor airflow? It may be time to have things looked over! The worse any issues become, the more problems you are prone to experience, and in the end your home, family, and fireplace could face some serious risks. Learn more about these scenarios below, then reach out to our team right away, so that we can do everything possible to help you avoid any dangers. Total Chimney Care has got your back through it all!
Smoke In Your Home
The last thing anyone wants to experience when lighting a fire is smoke billowing out of the firebox and into their living space. This can have a big impact on the health of loved ones, especially if there are young children or infants in the home, and it is especially threatening to those with asthma or other breathing-related struggles.
On top of all this, smoke leaves an unpleasant aroma in the space, and the smell tends to seep into carpet, rugs, curtains, blankets, and furniture, making it harder than ever to get rid of. All in all, smoke in the home is something to avoid at all costs!
There are a lot of reasons why smoke might be entering your home whenever you try to light a fire. Things like a closed damper, unseasoned firewood, or a cold flue are easy to address, but if there are bigger issues at hand, the help of a certified technician will be necessary. Call us in, and we can check for build-up or damages. In some cases, the structure of the chimney needs to be modified, in which case some reconstruction work will be in order.
No matter what the problem is, the crew at Total Chimney Care can find the issue and get you the help you need. Get on the phone with our experts today, so that we can get this process started!
Excess Creosote
Another problem that occurs when there are problems throughout a chimney is excess creosote accumulation. The more creosote you have, the more problems you’ll have with air flow, and your chances of experiencing a chimney fire will increase, too. All in all, keeping creosote deposits to a minimum is always the best route to take, but problems with your structure can make this challenging.
One thing that encourages creosote to form is poor draft. Regularly clearing your flue out is essential, as is ensuring you are set up with everything you need to encourage airflow to effectively travel through your structure’s openings. Let us check things over to ensure you are totally equipped to light fires in a manner that is safe and efficient – and we’d be more than happy to answer any questions you have along the way!
Less Heat In Your Living Space
Fireplaces add a great ambiance to your home, and they create a beautiful focal point that helps bring any living space together. That being said, they aren’t just there for decoration! When used correctly, a fireplace can pour a lot of heat into your home, giving you the power to lower your energy bills and bring your loved ones closer together. Unfortunately, some fires don’t burn as hot as others, and the way your system is set up can have a big impact on this.
Burning well-seasoned wood and ensuring your damper is open wide are two things you can do to get more heat from your fires, but sometimes these steps still don’t cut it. The amount of debris and creosote throughout your flue can play a big role in how hot your fires burn, as can the set-up of your structure. These are things that need to be tackled by a professional to ensure the best results possible.
Increased Risk Of House Fires & Carbon Monoxide Exposure
Now, a faulty chimney can make any fireplace experience less than ideal, but by not addressing problems throughout the structure, you actually put your home and family at risk, too. Any cracks, gaps, and openings give heat and flames easy access to adjacent woodwork, and putting your home at great risk of a fire.
Along with this, carbon monoxide could easily enter through these same areas, putting your loved ones at great risk. Carbon monoxide is colorless and odorless, making it next to impossible to detect, and exposure can result in serious illness or death. This gas causes thousands to visit the hospital every year and is known for causing hundreds of deaths annually, too.
When it comes right down to it, there is simply no point in taking any risks, especially when scheduling an inspection with our team is as easy as making a quick phone call. You can even request an appointment online through our website! All in all, we want our customer base to feel as safe and as protected as possible, all while being able to enjoy their fireplace to the fullest anytime they wish.
Ready to work with a team that always puts your needs first? Reach out today. We’re eager to hear from you!