We were told by the landlord the chimney is functional but they never used it so it was capped
2006-11-12 07:26:45 · 7 answers · asked by Ryanzway 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Uhhhh.... uncap it?
Seriously... whatever is plugging the chimney will have to be removed. Then, clean the chimney. I'm not sure what kind of chimney you are talking about, brick, selkirk, etc... so that may be all that's involved.
I'd definately recommend getting it checked out by a professional. There may have been a reason relating to functionality that it was disused.... and safety is paramount, of course, as well.
Have you considered a pellet stove? They need no chimney. Personally, i'd never have one, but then, I can harvest my own firewood.
Hope this helps.
2006-11-12 07:51:42 · answer #1 · answered by Willy B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some chimneys are not masonry and could be full of holes. Even a masonry chimney can have no flu liner and have holes. Maybe the cold air in the chimney was the reason. After the metal cap is off you will have to check it out.
2006-11-12 10:16:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
be cautious, pellet stoves 'do' need chimneys!
they can be direct-vented or through the same chimney or another, but by no means use the existing chimney by removing the cap & starting a fire 'without 1st finding out why the chimney was capped for the winter or for being faulty!
CHECK IT OUT FIRST.
YOUR LIFE AND FAMILY MAY BE AT STAKE!!!!
2006-11-12 08:41:15 · answer #3 · answered by ticketoride04 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a chimney sweep to evaluate and clean and advise you on this project...if the chimney is just capped that is ok but if it is plugged then you may have to do a little demolition work
2006-11-12 09:19:24 · answer #4 · answered by Library Eyes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just install an unvented gas fireplace and it won't matter if the chimney is capped.
2006-11-12 12:48:49 · answer #5 · answered by audioworm31 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Get that sorted & quick, It could well be the Anti- Santa who sneaks in & nicks all your stuff on Christmas Eve whle you're out getting hammered
2016-04-03 04:56:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't use the firepalce unless you want to be dead from carbon manoxide poisoning
2006-11-12 10:00:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋