The primary job of a chimney service professional is to help in the prevention of fires related to fireplaces, wood, stoves, gas, oil, and coal heating systems, and the chimneys that serve them. Heritage Air Duct Cleaning & Chimney Sweeps cleans and maintains these systems, evaluates their performance, prescribes changes to improve their performance, and educates the consumer about their safe and efficient operation.

Carbon Monoxide: The Silent Killer

Carbon monoxide is dangerous if it is not easily detected. Some of the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are often mistaken for common illnesses such as headaches, nausea, fatigue, depression, or worse. Carbon monoxide detectors are now readily available and no home should be without at least two of them: one near the furnace and another near the sleeping area of the home. 

How a Clean Chimney Benefits Your Household

Some of the few features that make a home more welcoming is a fireplace. However, this homey focal point comes with some distinct maintenance responsibilities. As all of the smoke and soot created in a fireplace exits through the chimney, it is essential to ensure that it stays clean. 

Below are some of the benefits of chimney cleaning that you should know.

Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning

Carbon monoxide is an invisible and odorless gas, yet it can be poisonous and deadly at high levels. When there is a buildup of smoke byproducts, twigs, animal nests, and even the animal themselves in your chimney, it compromises the chimney’s airflow. Without effective airflow, carbon monoxide can be pushed back into your home rather than exiting through the chimney.

Increases heating efficiency

A clean chimney can also help the wood in your fireplace burn more thoroughly and efficiently. If you haven’t had a gas fireplace service come to your home in a while, the chimney is likely clogged and an insufficient amount of oxygen is reaching the burning wood. This decreases the heat of the burn and increases your heating bills.

Makes it easier to inspect

If you’ve already had professionals clean your chimney, it will be easier for a chimney sweep to do their necessary inspections. The chimney service will clean out the large soot and creosote buildups that can interfere with the inspection. These buildups can obscure the smoke shelf and damper, making it difficult to spot problems in their early stages.

Avoids chimney fires

A wood fire produces creosote, a substance that is sticky, concentrated, and highly flammable. Even a small amount of creosote can start a chimney fire. Each little fire results in progressive damage to the inside part of your chimney, which can mean expensive chimney repair. 

On the other hand, a large chimney fire can lead to a disaster for your entire home. Even if you’re switching from burning wood to using gas logs, make sure to schedule a chimney cleaning to remove the dangerous creosote.

Keeps smoke going in the right direction

For how carbon monoxide can back up in a dirty chimney and enter your home, so can smoke. While you may be able to see and smell the smoke, it doesn’t make it any less dangerous for your home or family. 

Inhaling smoke is neither pleasant nor safe, especially for kids. The incoming smoke and ash can also damage your furnishings, rugs, and clothing.

How Often Should You Clean Your Chimney?

Chimney cleaning depends on how much you use your fireplace or stove. The National Fire Protection Association states that chimneys, fireplaces, and vents shall be inspected at least once a year for soundness, freedom from deposits, and correct clearances. Cleaning, maintenance, and repairs shall be done if necessary.

So, even if you’re not using your chimney a lot- birds, squirrels, raccoons, and other critters may have been using it. This makes your chimney unsafe to use without cleaning out the accumulated debris from nesting activity.

The CSIA or Chimney Safety Institute of America says that fireplaces should be cleaned when 1/8” of sooty buildup is evident inside the chimney and flue system. If any glaze is appearing in the flue, cleaning should be done even if there is less than 1/8” of buildup. Any time an appreciable accumulation of soot and creosote occurs, it can be enough to fuel a chimney fire that may damage the chimney and even spread to the roof and home.

Furnace flue systems also require cleaning, so don’t neglect regular cleaning of your chimneys. Some heavy-use fireplaces produce a huge amount of soot and creosote during a cleaning. 

When is the Best Time to Clean a Chimney?

Ideally, the best time to clean a chimney is before the start of the burning season during the spring, summer, or early fall. Before you think about building a fire or starting up your furnace because the weather has changed, it is the best time to call us for a chimney cleaning. 

How Our Chimney Cleaning Process Works

When you choose us to clean out your fireplace or chimney, you can feel confident knowing that we’ll leave your home exactly as we found it. We take care to use drop cloths and the latest equipment to protect your belongings while we work, and we deliver a thorough clean on every service call.

Why Choose Heritage Air Duct Cleaning & Chimney Sweeps?

We know it can be hard to find reliable chimney cleaning services these days. Some might say the whole idea is outdated. However, you can expect it from Heritage Air Duct Cleaning & Chimney Sweeps. 

Our professionals believe that courtesy is as important as great cleaning, and we show it with every service call with our customers.

We can sum up our cleaning philosophy pretty easily. Upon the completion of service, our customers will be healthier, with cleaner, safer, and more energy-efficient homes or businesses.

Certified, Licensed, and Insured

When you choose us, you get the peace of mind you deserve. We are fully insured, with all the relevant certifications and licenses for all of our services. We operate according to the latest industry standards for safety and efficiency, using modern equipment for the best results possible.

What You See is What You Get

Heritage Air Duct Cleaning & Chimney Sweeps charges fair and competitive prices, without any last-minute surprises. We offer a video inspection of your ducts before we start so that we can show you exactly what it looks like now and explain everything that we’ll do. Finally, we will get your approval before we start the work.

Indoor Air Quality- Health

Our team is passionate about indoor air quality. Indoor air pollution can have negative effects on your health. Eliminating environmental pollutants such as VOCs, mold, and allergens can greatly improve indoor air quality.

State-of-the-Art Equipment

There is a reason why you need a professional company to clean your air ducts. Only a professional company will take the time to do the necessary prep work properly, painstakingly sealing all the vents and registers beforehand to keep the air duct debris from contaminating your home. Furthermore, only a professional will have the professional equipment that scrubs every dust from the walls of the ducts and chimneys. Cleaning without using the proper equipment can actually increase indoor air pollution.

Comprehensive Services and Complete Cleaning Solution

Heritage Air Duct Cleaning & Chimney Sweeps starts with your indoor air quality and chimney system efficiency, but it doesn’t end there. We also cover everything you need to live and work in a clean and healthy environment, and air ducts are only one part of that. 

We offer a complete cleaning solution for all residential and commercial settings with chimney cleaning, chimney repair, chimney caps, chimney inspection, chimney relining, and furnace relining.

Long-Term Solutions at Prices You Can Afford

Heritage Air Duct Cleaning & Chimney Sweeps offers honest and competitive prices for quality services. Our rates are neither the lowest nor the highest, just standard expenses for cleaning services that consistently exceed expectations. 

100% Customer Satisfaction

Our 100% customer satisfaction guarantee is as simple as it gets. We promise you that you will be completely satisfied with our services. If in any way you are not satisfied with any of our services, just let us know and we will be happy to set things right.