How often should someone have their chimney swept?

Question

I live in Buffalo NY where we get all 4 seasons especially winter. I have a fire in my fire place just about once a week.

Answer 1

I used to have mine cleaned every other year. Take a mirror and hold it in the fireplace (fire out please) and look up the chimney in the daylight. You should see a nice square hole all the way up to the top. If you see buildup of creosote, you are already late. Get it done asap.

Good luck!

Answer 2

Hi,

According to several commercial site I found, the average chimney should be cleaned every 2-3 years. Additionally, it should be inspected and repaired every year.

The National Fire Protection Association explains that 59% of confined chimney and chimney connector fires are a result of a failure to clean the chimney.

Mike

Answer 3

clean it in the springtime and you might even think of attaching wire brissel wheel to an electric drill and clean it to the original white bricks,then hang a plant growing light inside and put indoor plants in it to grow and add a wild onion to drive the spiders crazy

Answer 4

Probably once a year will be fine for you. You might should go ahead and get it checked before the real cold sets in.

Answer 5

have it inspected every fall before you use it...clean if recommended