Chimney Cleaning Services
Serving The Greater Wilmington, DE And Newark, DE Areas
are you in need of a chimney cleaning, maintenance, or repair?
Chimney Cleaning In Wilmington, DE
Your chimney can prove to be a fire hazard and health hazard if not properly cleaned and maintained. Creosote, a gummy combustible substance, that builds up inside the chimney over time, with usage. Creosote should be removed regularly from the chimney otherwise it will clog the chimney increasing the risk of a home fire.
At Chim-Guard we recommend chimney cleaning at least once a year to increase the longevity of your chimney. Depending on the current condition of your chimney, we offer Chimney Sweeping and Removing Chemical Creosote .
Tips for Chimney Maintenance
- Avoid letting the ashes accumulate in the firebox by cleaning them out regularly
- Ensure that you use only seasoned wood in you your fireplace. This will slow down the buildup of creosote.
- Before lighting a fire in the firebox, ensure that the damper is completely open.
- Place the largest logs at the bottom and pile it up with smaller logs. This way the fire produces less smoke and provides more heat.
- Avoid using pressure-treated or painted wood. Pressure-treated wood will speed the process of creosote buildup and painted wood with creating toxic fumes.
- Get your chimney inspected and cleaned annually by licensed professionals
