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Most chimney service crews will tell you that spring and summer are the ideal times to have work done on your chimney. A-1 Chimney Specialist of Winchester, TN, and Huntsville, AL, would agree. Here’s why.
In the fall and early winter, chimney companies tend to get extremely busy with last-minute service calls. It can be difficult at these times of year to conveniently schedule work on your chimney.
It’s always best to do chimney and fireplace work during periods when the system isn’t being used regularly. This usually means spring and summer. Additionally, the nicer weather makes it easier for crews to perform whatever type of chimney repair work might be needed.
By scheduling chimney work in the months just after winter, you’ll have plenty of time to get damage or malfunction fixed before the next burning season. It’s always best to start the season with a chimney and fireplace that you know are in excellent shape.
Before any work begins on your chimney, the first step is a thorough chimney inspection by a trained, licensed chimney company or individual inspector. A basic chimney inspection covers all readily accessible and visible areas of your chimney structure. This, along with feedback from you, will let your technician know of problems that need to be addressed before you start using your fireplace again.
Based on the inspection, here are some common chimney services that are often needed after the winter. Note that many chimney problems begin with water getting into the system. Incoming water can damage masonry, the chimney liner, adjacent parts of the home, and many chimney and fireplace components.
This can include:
Spring and summer are good times to repair or replace damaged components, such as:
A good chimney service company will be able to help with a variety of bothersome (and possibly serious) chimney issues:
All chimneys connected to wood fireplaces should be professionally cleaned, or swept, on an annual basis. Technicians use specialized equipment to remove built-up creosote, which is responsible for most chimney fires reported each year.
Spring or summer chimney inspections should be part of your normal maintenance activities. However, if you notice the signs below, a chimney inspection is even more important.
Wherever you live in the greater Winchester, Tennessee, or Huntsville, Alabama, areas, A-1 Chimney Specialist is ready to help with all your chimney and fireplace needs.
Speak with a certified chimney professional at (931) 967-3595 in the Winchester region or (256) 285-4895 in and around Huntsville.
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