Chimney sweeping: why and when?

A fireplace or stove in a house is a source of special warmth, coziness, and an inimitable atmosphere. You sit on a bearskin by the fireplace, add logs to the cheerful fire, poke the embers with a poker, and enjoy life. Central heating radiators can't compare! A heating boiler sounds much less romantic, but it also has its

it ceases to perform its primary function.

      To prevent this from happening, it is necessary to periodically clean the chimney of soot. Previously, when stove heating was widespread, the profession of chimney sweep was very popular. Professional chimney sweeps exist now, but it is not necessary to resort to their services; you can manage on your own.

      The chimney should be cleaned regularly, once every six months. Chimney cleaning may be needed earlier, which can be easily guessed by the following signs:

a change in the color of the smoke. Dark smoke indicates that soot is burning on the chimney walls, which means cleaning is necessary;

a change in draft.

   Chimney cleaning is not a difficult process, but it is quite labor-intensive and requires consideration of many aspects. And if you have a chimney that needs cleaning, but you don't want to delve into it thoroughly, it is better to entrust the cleaning to professionals, as a dirty chimney is extremely dangerous – firstly, there is a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, and secondly, a high fire hazard.

Take care of yourself! And observe all safety precautions! In case of a fire, immediately call the rescue service at

for numbers 101 or 112!