Eaton County Chimney Sweep & Repair - Chimney Cleaning Services in Eaton County, Michigan

Eaton County Chimney Sweep & Repair - 877-425-9908

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Eaton County and the surrounding area
of Eaton County, Michigan

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Services We Offer

Annual Chimney Sweep and Creosote Removal, Annual Inspection, Roof Repairs and Masonry Rebuilds, Chimney Lining, Crack and Gas Leak Repairs, Correct Improper Drafting, Firebox Repair, Obstruction Removal, Dryer Vent and Furnace Flue Sweeps, Cap Installation, and more. Give us a call today!



Chimney Sweep & Repair Pro Eaton County provides professional chimney sweep, chimney cleaning, and chimney repair services in Eaton County, Michigan. We are fully licensed in the state of Michigan, and also keep up with 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 Chimney Sweep & Repair Pro Eaton County 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.

Chimney Sweep & Repair Pro Eaton County 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 and guide you through the options available. After you are completely informed, we work with you to choose the safest and most efficient solution at the most economical price.

Call Chimney Sweep & Repair Pro Eaton County prior to the winter rush to get us when we are not inundated with work. Spring and 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.

Chimney Sweep Useful Tip:

How to assess that your chimney is not drafting properly
How does a chimney work?
Before we begin to discuss the specifics of our topic, let me explain the technical details underlying the working of a chimney. Have you ever thought about how a chimney works? I'll give you a hint—it is not as simple as you think. Per basic science, hot air is lighter than cold air. When the firebox reaches an extremely high temperature, the surrounding air is heated up and ascends in the flue. This leads to a difference in high pressures known as draft. This phenomenon draws in combustible air to your chimney and exhausted air out of your house. So, a strong draft improves the efficiency of a chimney.

If the draft is not proper, problems like smoking will occur. There will be more smoke because combustion is incomplete. This happens when the chimney does not have sufficient oxygen. Thus, you are likely to breathe in more smoke if you do not have the correct draft.

Checking the chimney's draft
It is quite simple to assess whether the draft in a chimney is correct or not. A professional will enquire about the amount of smoke emanating from the chimney from the people who use the chimney. If there is more smoke, it will probably mean that the draft is improper. Issues with combustion also occur due to improper draft inn the chimney. The professional calculates the variation between the temperature inside and outside the chimney and also calculates the height of the chimney. With these measurements, he or she figures out the draft value. If it is found that the draft value is fewer than 20 Pascals, then it is confirmed that incorrect draft is the reason behind the problem.

How to solve the problem of improper draft
In order to solve the problem of improper draft, one should increase the draft. However, that is easier said than done. A professional may be able to deduce that the current draft is lower than required, but may not be able to figure out why the lower draft is occurring. It requires time to determine the right value of the draft and is usually done by hit and trial.

Raising the height of the chimney
The height of a chimney is directly proportional to value of the draft. Thus, with a rise in heat, the level of draft also rises. A professional will ensure the increase in height of the chimney does not restrain the system.

Providing insulation to the top of the chimney
The value of the draft is directly relative to the deviation in heat levels between the inner and outer body of gas. Occasionally, the gas present in the upper part of the chimney is cooled significantly by the cold temperature of the surroundings. Thus, draft is also lowered. Thus, a professional takes steps to insulate the upper part of the chimney using insulating material to wrap it.

Raise the amount of combustible material
By raising the amount of combustible material present, the temperature will be raised and a greater amount of hot gas is produced. Thus, a greater amount of draft is generated. This is one of the simplest techniques.

Raise the opening of the flue
If the cross-sectional space of the flue is found to be lower than 1/10th of the cross-sectional space of the firebox, the professional will have to place a new flue.

Use of dry wood as combustible material
Dry wood is a very good combustible substance. They have the ability to generate a greater amount of heat at a lower temperature. A professional may also try to employ this method.