Chimney cleaning
Other topics from this section:Regular chimney cleaning is essential for maintaining safety and efficiency. The Solid Fuel Association in the UK advises that chimneys serving coal fires should be swept twice a year, smokeless fuel fires once a year, and gas and oil fires annually.
Regular chimney cleaning is essential for maintaining safety and efficiency. The Solid Fuel Association in the UK advises that chimneys serving coal fires should be swept twice a year, smokeless fuel fires once a year, and gas and oil fires annually.
When it comes to fireplaces that utilize gaseous or liquid fuels, the vertical component is known as the flue gas pipe. It is advisable to visually inspect chimneys to ensure the flue gas pipe is in proper working condition.
CARRYING OUT THE CHIMNEY CLEANING
Chimney cleaning is essential for safeguarding against fire hazards by eliminating soot and ensuring the fireplace's operational safety.
For chimney cleaning, the appropriate brushes/stars are selected depending on the cross-section, material of the chimney and type of combustion residue, and placed on a line, rod or reel. The brush/star should be approx. 2 cm larger than the cross-section of the chimney.
The brush is carefully inserted into the chimney to clean out any soot and combustion residues along the entire length of the chimney. All residues are thoroughly cleared from the bottom of the chimney.
