Chimney Top Tips

When burning solid fuel, have the chimney swept at least once a year.
If you don't have it swept, one of these things will happen sooner or later-

The chimney gets so choked with soot that the smoke can't get through it and comes back into the room

The soot falls down into the room - very messy!

The soot in the chimney starts to burn - then it is time to ring the fire brigade

Even if you have a gas fire the chimney still needs cleaning once every three years.

If you are not sure which chimney is connected to which fireplace take a look at this diagram. If you still cannot work out which is which, light a smoke pellet in the fireplace then go outside and watch which pot the smoke is coming from!

If you plan to have a new solid fuel stove installed please make sure that it will be possible to sweep the chimney (very often I find it is not possible to gain access to a chimney after a stove is fitted - which means having to dismantle the stove in order to clean the chimney!)

If you are in any doubt please phone me for advice - before the stove is installed.