One Month into 2025: Sweeping Out the Fireplace

Around the start of the year, most homeowners in the Chicagoland area start thinking about sweeping out the fireplace. Why does this happen? Well, we had the holidays, maybe a couple of birthdays and then we are all exhausted. As January progressed and we began to recover, many began to say, “Sweeping the fireplace can be done in the Spring.” Then smelly stuff comes out of the fireplace or maybe even a leak. Ugh.

Have you gotten around to sweeping the fireplace yet? Now that January is ending, let’s look at 2024’s most popular articles. Maybe it can be inspirational or a late entry for the New Year resolution.

Chimney Leaks

Each Season brings a ‘special’ kind of chimney leak, especially Winter with the freeze & thaw cycle. This is an important part of sweeping the fireplace, as monitoring for chimney leaks is very important. If you notice any of these signs, we recommend contacting Superior Chimney as soon as possible. This means there is a good chance that you have a chimney leak. Here are a few ways to identify a chimney leak, then review the article from June.
A pool or drips of water near the fireplace

  1. Dampness in your home
  2. Dripping sound of water
  3. A musty odor coming from the chimney
  4. A stain on the wall or ceiling

Drafts

We know that in any season, drafts can happen. Sweeping out the fireplace includes taking care of any persisting cold or musty air drafts. If you are noticing cold air coming from your chimney, you may have a draft problem. Drafts make you feel cold inside your room, even if the furnace is on! Usually, negative air pressure causes drafts, and so do obstructions. To prevent unwanted drafts, you might have to replace or buy a chimney cap, but usually a Superior Chimney professional will determine the cause. Let’s review the article from February.

Removing Debris and Creosote

Removing debris and creosote from wood burning fireplaces is crucial to your chimney’s health. Debris that obstructs the flow of smoke out from your chimney means that it will back up and enter your home where your family is living. In addition, creosote can be extremely flammable and cause a fire in the home. It is also common that debris and leaves fall down the chimney, sparks can fly up past the firebox. When lighting up your fireplace, it is important to keep safe and call Superior Chimney to get started on sweeping the fireplace. Review the November article.

Chimney Odors

Chimney odors is a common occurrence and is a sure sign you need to get your chimney swept! Chimney odors come from humid air during the various times of the year. One of the downfalls of humidity is the development of mold. Mold does have an odor as well as creosote. Both exude a smokey, burning smell. Without sweeping the chimney, you might experience a nasty chimney odor which a technician can safely diagnose. Refresh yourself on the February article.

Calling A Chimney Professional, Superior Chimney! If you notice any signs of chimney damage discussed above, give Superior Chimney a call at 877-244-6449. A Nationally Certified chimney professional will go through a 14-point chimney inspection of your chimney system. We will check the exterior and interior to ensure all is in working order before you light up your chimney again. If you haven’t registered for your annual chimney sweep, now’s the time. The Chimney Safety Institute says to have your chimney swept at least once a year. A Superior chimney professional will help you through this process. Sweeping out the fireplace means call us at 877-244-6349.

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