Chimney and Wood Stove Cleaning and Maintenance

Updated April 20, 2024

Chimney and wood stove maintenance and cleaning impacts the function and longevity of your wood-burning appliance. Maintenance and cleaning should be performed by a professional who can evaluate the function, structure and safety. 

The crackling of firewood in your fireplace or wood stove creates an ambiance you can’t replicate. It keeps you warm and cozy on cool nights and doesn’t shut down when the power goes off. There are many reasons people choose this heating method but it is also good for our planet.

More than ever people are looking for a renewable energy source that has less impact on the environment. For these two reasons heating your home with firewood is a good choice. Regularly maintaining and cleaning your chimney and wood stove will keep it running as an efficient heat source in your home. It is also important for safety. Having a professional evaluate your structures brings you peace of mind that your appliance is operating safely for you and your family.

Two main areas to consider for chimney maintenance and cleaning are reducing the opportunity for chimney fires and choosing a professional technician to review anything that might be happening with the structure.

Reduce Chimney Fires With Regular Wood Stove Servicing

Regular maintenance and cleaning reduces the chances of a fire in your home. Proper maintenance also keeps your appliance running efficiently

Burning firewood creates a creosote buildup inside the chimney which means the surface could ignite and catch fire. The intense heat of a chimney fire can damage the chimney by warping the metal chimney or in the case of a masonry chimney crack the tile liner. Regular cleaning will reduce the chance of a chimney catching fire.

Hire A Professional Fireplace Technician for Chimney Cleaning Service

A professional fireplace expert not only brings you peace of mind, but is also able to perform a proper inspection for damage, has knowledge of building codes, and insurance requirements. If you have a chimney fire and don’t have records showing a professional has been maintaining and inspecting the chimney annually, it might void coverage due to maintenance negligence.

Our team are WETT Certified Technicians which means they have the proper training for chimney inspections.

A professional fireplace technician also has the proper tools for cleaning your chimney and wood stove and other chimney services. 

Tips To Operate Your Chimney or Wood Stove for Efficiency

Follow these tips to help your chimney operate a high level.

• Only burn dry, cured wood — logs that have been split, stacked, and dried for eight to 12 months
• Close your damper when not using the fireplace to prevent warm indoor air
• Install carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors in your house
• If you burn more than three cords of wood annually, get your chimney serviced and cleaned twice a year and once a year if you burn less
• To burn fire safely, build it slowly, adding more wood as it heats and keeping your damper completely open to increase draw in the early stages

Book Your Chimney or Wood Stove Cleaning in Victoria

Regular chimney and wood stove cleaning will help you to escape the chill with the natural warmth and ambiance of firewood heating. Not only does it create a cozy atmosphere for your home, but firewood is also a renewable resource you can feel good about using.

Even if you own a high-efficiency wood stove chimney, maintenance should be done on a regular basis by a professional. We recommend at least once a year and the spring is an ideal time.

For questions about your wood heating system or if you’re considering purchasing a new wood fireplace in Victoria call us today. Contact us for a free consultation or quote and read through client reviews of our chimney services!