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Sulaiman Purba
Cleaning the
chimney liner or flue is a maintenance process that should be conducted at
least once a year. Whether that chimney is used for wood burning or gas
products, sweeping or cleaning that chimney can be done by the homeowner. By
following a few basic procedures, you can clean that chimney liner in less than
hour or so and keep some hard-earned cash in your pocket.
Proper chimney exhaust is important to the integrity of not just the chimney, but the home itself. If a chimney liner is not properly terminated, it can leak harmful gases back into the house, which may cause severe health problems or even death. Improper chimney liner termination can also cause chimney fires and chimney deterioration. All of this can be avoided by properly terminating the chimney liner at the fireplace and chimney cap.
A chimney liner is important to have properly fitted,
not only to help the chimney run more efficiently, but also to prevent smoke
from coming into the house. Liners that are too big reduce the amount of heat
generated by the fireplace, leaving your home improperly warmed during cold
months. For someone who has never measured a chimney liner, it may be tricky to
know what to look for.
You will be able to choose from a variety of heating
systems like wood, gas or coal to determine the best fitting liner for your
chimney. Input required measurements to determine what size liner you need.
Measure the width and length of the fireplace box only, not the mantle. Once
you input the measurements, calculate to determine the size you need. Look
through the size recommendations based on chimney liner style including round,
oval, square or rectangle. Each of the liners is provided based on your
specific measurements.
