Tips To Prevent a Chimney Fire From Our Victorville Shop

Approximately 25,000 chimney fires damage homes and their surroundings every year. If you have a chimney, follow these guidelines to prevent a fire from starting at your home. When you need fireplace services in Victorville, CA, leave it to Comfy Air Inc. to do the job right.

Schedule a Professional Inspection

Your chimney should be professionally inspected once a year. Damaged chimneys aren't always easy to spot, and ignoring the problem could lead to a fire. A professional chimney sweep will inspect your fireplace, chimney, and venting system for any signs of damage. Chimney inspections consist of three levels: the first level includes checking the fireplace and chimney, the second inspection uses video scanning to check less-accessible parts of the chimney, and the third level involves partially taking apart the chimney to look for more extensive damage.

Clean Your Chimney

To know when it's time to clean your chimney, check the amount of build-up on the chimney's walls. It's time to clean if there is more than 1/8 of an inch of build-up. When you need a thorough cleaning, our professional chimney sweeps will scrub out your chimney, fireplace, liners, smoke chamber, and flue.

Prevent Creosote Build-up

Creosote is the black or brown, often sticky, residue that coats the walls of your fireplace and chimney after lighting a fire. This substance is highly flammable and a frequent cause of many chimney fires. To reduce creosote build-up, only burn seasoned wood with less than 20 percent moisture content. Creosote also accumulates when there is a lack of air supply, which can happen when keeping the doors of your fireplace closed for too long. To make sure there is a sufficient air supply, occasionaly open the fireplace doors and damper wide enough for ample airflow.

Fireplace Services in Victorville

To schedule a chimney cleaning or fireplace repairs, be sure to call a reputable HVAC specialist. For all your fireplace needs in Victorville, Adelanto, and Hesperia, CA, contact the experts at Comfy Air Inc. at (760) 546-9434. We also install new fireplaces. Give Comfy Air Inc. a call today to meet all of your HVAC needs!

Comfy Air Inc. Blog
Posted: November 2021

Written and Published By MORBiZ