Since you are not using your chimney nearly as much during the summer, it is a great time to schedule an appointment to have it serviced. However, there are certain things you want to keep in mind. Due to the fact that a lot of folks are going to have the same idea, you will want to keep some things in mind.
- The Spring and Summer are the best times of the year for “non-emergency” maintenance such as chimney sweeping and chimney inspections.
- October through January is what is known as the peak time for chimney work. Keep this in mind, because scheduling a chimney professional could be difficult during “primetime”.
- Stop using your chimney, fireplace or stove at least 24 hours before your appointment. This makes for a safe environment for the chimney sweep.
- On the day of your appointment, move anything fragile away from the fireplace. The sweep will need 5 to 6 feet of room to work.
It is also a pretty good idea to watch the chimney professional work. You can learn quite a bit about chimney safety by watching how they do their jobs.