Chimney Cleaning Service
Even in sunny California, fireplaces are popular, particularly in autumn and winter, for the warmth and cozy
atmosphere they bring to a home. When wood is burned in a fireplace, smoke is generated and, if the chimney is working properly, the smoke is drawn up the chimney and into the outside air.
Part of this “roar� is from the rush of air up the chimney
created by the fire’s demand for oxygen.
A dirty chimney may also not draw well. This causes smoke to drift or billow into the room when a fire is lit. Soot buildup, particularly right above the fireplace in an area called the “smoke shelf,” is the most common cause of a chimney not drawing properly.
A good spark arrestor reduces the likelihood of a stray ember leaving the chimney and landing on a nearby bush or tree. We have had clients who have told us of their surprise upon seeing the hedge in their
front yard suddenly light up the night!
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