Maine Chimney Sweep Services
Maine Chimney Sweep
Your Company Name Here provides
professional chimney sweep, chimney cleaning,
and chimney repair services in Maine, Maine. We
are fully licensed in the state of Maine, and
also keep up the latest fire safety courses
available. This is because your family's
safety is our number one priority and we meet
that priority by eliminating chimney and heating
appliance hazards that can cause house fires.
The best way to maintain that safety is
to be certified and knowledgeable in every
aspect of the chimney business.
Our professional certifications ensure
that your chimney cleaning, inspection, and
repairs will be done in accordance with the National Fire Protection
Association's regulations for chimney fire
safety.
The National Fire Protection Association Standard 211 says, "Chimneys, fireplaces, and vents shall be inspected at least once a year for soundness, freedom from deposits, and correct clearances. Cleaning, maintenance, and repairs shall be done if necessary." Not only does Your Company Name Here highly recommend you get your chimney inspected and cleaned once a year, we also recommend cleaning it more often if you see a buildup of creosote that is 1/8 of an inch thick.
Your Company Name Here strives to bring the highest level of professional and technical expertise to our service area as well as educate our customers. We provide a detailed explanation about the decisions you face regarding your chimney guide you through the options available. After you are completely informed, we work with you to choose the safest and most efficient solution and the most economical price.
Call Your Company Name Here prior to the winter rush to get us when we are not inundated with work. Summer work is off peak and you will have no problems getting someone to do the work quickly. Of course, we are available all year to service your needs, please call today!
Nothing is more important to us than the safety of each one of our customers.
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How do I identify my chimney access door?
Guide to the chimney cleanout doors & access ports - What you need to look for at chimney cleanout door for detecting any problems with the chimney flue interior; the Masonry fragments in chimney cleanout will indicate the flue damage; Any specification of the requirements for the chimney cleanouts and cleanout doors; lost cleanout doors, chimney fire hazards of the open cleanout doors, or chimney draft problems that are caused by the open chimney cleanout. Chimneys should have cleanout 12" below its lowest appliance inlet. The fireplace is been considered as an access for cleaning.
The cleanouts should have metal and concrete doors that have to be secured very tightly. Suppose you open the chimney cleanout access door or pull flue vent connector of dead end flue, in any case you’re looking at a bottom of chimney flue. Suppose you’re inspecting masonry chimney, stay alert for the discovery of the masonry fragments when cleaning or inspecting the flue bottom. Suppose brick piece, concrete, masonry block, and clay flue liner is been pulled out of the chimney, know "where this came from?" Suppose masonry scrap fell at construction of chimney it would mean nothing.
However, if it fell only because chimney is damaged, maybe by frost, water, and during cleaning, you probably have the unsafe chimney flue – and more investigation has to be done. Certainly suppose you think that masonry scrap found in bottom of the flue fell during the original construction, and suppose you remove this during cleaning, then you must not find other piece in flue bottom. Suppose you do, flue is damaged anew & it’s unsafe.
Chimney cleaning should be conducted regularly to ensure the chimney is free from any obstructions that may affect the exhaustion of combustion byproducts. During the cleaning you may also be able to identify any defects along the chimney that may expose the house occupants to risk. When undertaking chimney cleaning it is proper that you engage a registered chimney sweep company to ensure all components of your chimney are cleaned. The chimney sweep firm with insurance will protect you against any damages that can happen during technician’s visit.
Before you start cleaning the chimney ensure the chimney system has cooled so that the sweep is not exposed to getting burns while working. During the cleaning process all creosote should be removed from the chimney flue as a large build up may put you at a risk of chimney fires when they are ignited by heat from strong flames. Using a vacuum ensure all dust within the chimney is blown out.
If you are going to clean your chimney by yourself ensure that you take safety precautions. Ensure that you are dressed in safety gear with a top hat. Ensure that as you go up the roof there is someone on the ground watching you. During chimney cleaning it is also advisable that you clean the burning unit, the chimney access area and remove all waste left in the hearth after the fire is put out.