I didn't realized my fireplace even worked!
2007-06-16 13:23:27 · 6 answers · asked by Tofu 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Oh, yes, please do. The soot that accumulates in there can ignite and cause a fire in the chimney that could burn down your home. And inspect for cracks,etc. that could mean fire hazard.
2007-06-16 13:32:51 · answer #1 · answered by dlmelton48 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An unused chimney is the preferred habitat for raccoons, squirrels, chipmunks etc. I would suggest having the flue inspected to see if a cleaning is required. If not then you're good to go. To prevent animal infestation you can install a chimney cap/screen at the top to block entrance.
2007-06-16 21:08:11 · answer #2 · answered by mrNetVestor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your house may not be as old, but German law requires chimneys to be inspected and cleaned twice a year by a professional chimney sweep. They don't have chimney fires in Germany. Spend a penny and get it looked at.
2007-06-16 23:17:24 · answer #3 · answered by OrakTheBold 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't know how much it was used before sitting for 2 years then you need to give it a good looking over. If it has a lot of creosote stuck on interior walls of the chimney you need to clean it.
Also look for critters that have built nests.
2007-06-16 22:09:47 · answer #4 · answered by mike b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it could be blocked with something
2007-06-17 01:57:14 · answer #5 · answered by brainstorm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2007-06-17 07:08:44 · answer #6 · answered by Don M 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋