The National Fire Protection Association recommends that chimneys be inspected and cleaned, if necessary, at least once a year or more frequently as required to ensure an adequate draft, clearance, soundness, and freedom from combustible deposits.(NFPA 211-1-10)
Your furnace vents into your chimney. Your fuel company is not responsible for cleaning chimneys, therefore we recommend contacting us annually for an inspection.
Flues Brothers is committed to keeping up with cutting edge technology and now has a ChimScan® camera system on both trucks. Unlike traditional inspections that were done with a bright flashlight and a mirror, we now have the capability to properly document the condition of your chimney with true and honest results, minus the guesswork of a traditional inspection Has your chimney sweep committed an investment in this technology? NFPA 211 code states that chimneys should be inspected every year and swept as needed.
A simple annual inspection can save you from a soot disaster like show in the pictures below.
"An ounce of precaution is worth a pound of prevention"
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