Chimney sweeps??

Question

How do you get rid of them and what is a good way to clean the chimney before cold weather gets here?

In Mississippi Chimney Sweeps are birds that live in your chimney

Answer 1

The birds that make their nests in your chimney every year are a type of migratory swallow that we commonly call "Chimney Swifts". These birds come to your area about the same time every year in the spring and leave some time in the early fall. Once they find your chimney there is no way to keep them from coming back for generations of birds to follow. The only way is to get them out and put a screened cap on the top to keep them out again next spring. The nest from these birds is relatively small, one years accumulation amounting only to about the same as a page of newpaper in fuel. They do bring in bugs and other pests that you will see in your fireplace occasionally. The best way to clean your chimney is to hire a local professional. You can find Certified Chimney Sweeps on the web at http://ncsg.org These professionals can clean out the nests, inspect and clean your chimney if required, install a cap to keep the birds out next year and make sure your system is safe and ready for cold weather. All without making a mess in your home. If you chose to do it all yourself. Chimney caps can be purchased online or at local hardware and fireplace stores. Go to the top of your chimney and measure outside of the top flue tile to get the right size before you go. Once you have the cap, you can rattle the fireplace damper loudly, make lots of noise in the fireplace and MOST of the time the birds will fly away this time of year. If there are still little birds on the nest, Momma may not leave if you build a fire. If they all fly away, put the cap on before they come back. Since you do not have experience with this, it would still be a good idea to have a pro inspect your system before use.

Answer 2

The people or the birds? I'll assume the birds. Place a cap on your chimney after cleaning it. As far as cleaning it goes a proffesional Chimney sweep is the best and safest way. They can inspect the lining for any carbon monoxide leaks as well as do a faster and neater job. It can be a very messy afair. If you must do it yourself you can purchase the necessary brushes and extention at your local home center or the old fashioned was of using a burlap bag with a couple of bricks inside tied to a rope and dropped down the chimney several times. Just be sure to mask off the fireplace opening with plastic and plenty of duct tape first. Good luck.

Answer 3

Hire a chimney sweep (the human variety) to clean out the chimney, then install a spark grating around the chimney. This is a large guage screen that will allow the smoke to freely pass, but won't let anything smaller than a bee to enter.

Answer 4

A good way to clean the chimney is to get a chimney sweep. A good way to get rid of a chimney sweep is to fire him.

Answer 5

Are you serious? Chimney sweeps refer to the guy who comes to your house to inspect and clean your chimney. If you have a wood-burning fireplace, you should call and have one come out annually. It typically costs me around $75 for a full inspection - a small price to pay.

Answer 6

Chimney Sweeps are a good way to clean your chimney and prevent house fires. You can buy large chimney sweeping poles, with large coils on the ends of them, they are good.

Answer 7

I live in UK and I thought you were contemplating murder and so to clean your chimney get a chimney sweep in you know the chap with the brushes and sooty face

Answer 8

relies upon how in lots of cases you utilize your hearth and the quantity of timber you burn.. A chiminey sweep in case you in user-friendly terms use your hearth interior the autumn/iciness must be finished a minimum of as quickly as a three hundred and sixty 5 days. often times, if the build-up isn't too undesirable you may bypass the different 3 hundred and sixty 5 days.... i admire the piece of recommendations having my chimney inspected each year. despite in case you burn "particular" logs to assist sparkling creosote this is not a fix all. In some cases a build-up may well be relatively undesirable and choose a chemical cleansing. good success