Put the chimney cap back and get back down off the ladder.
Is my chimney blocked.
Throw them in your bucket.
Fall tends to be a busy season for our chimney inspections.
Now it s time to.
My chimney is blocked with what seems like a lump of wet soot the chimney cleaner could not get through it is there something i can burn that will soften this lump the chimney is still pulling well and not blocked.
How quickly and easily the chimney is cleared will depend on how compact the blockage is.
The last thing anyone wants to hear is that their gas has been shut off by the gas company due to a blocked chimney flue especially during winter months.
Yet every year this happens to thousands of people.
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A blocked chimney can lead to a host of potential hazards.
Step 4 check the top of the chimney.
Chimney fires can be dangerous and cause costly problems and repairs that require further fixing.
If you want to permanently block a chimney the extreme solution would be to brick up the front of the fireplace or chimney breach tear down the chimney top and reroof over that.
That flaky numpty you tried to give good paid work to can t be the only one nearby.
Clearing a blocked chimney is a job best left for a professional.
Using a brush poke inside the top portion and push down or pull out any debris or blocked pieces.
How to check your chimney for a blockage.
Step 5 put your chimney cap back.
Birds nests tree foliage trash and other debris can clog your home s chimney making it dangerous to use.
They have the tools necessary to reach and remove the debris clogging the flue.
Use your flashlight to check the top portion of the chimney.
How to permanently block a chimney.
To prevent clogs in the future an annual chimney cleaning is recommended.
Soot and crumbling bricks are also.
It s not worth the fire hazard carbon monoxide poisoning risk.
It s important to regularly inspect your chimney to make sure there is no blockage in the flue liner and if there is you can take the proper steps to unblock it.
Your chimney could still be partially blocked even if it s drawing smoke up.