Be a Pro with These Fire Safety Tips

The Two Services You Should Schedule Every Year

Fire safety is one of the most important things you can do for your home and family. But it’s more than having a plan. You should be investing in preventative maintenance. Preventative maintenance will vary based on the appliances you have in your home, but we are going to give you three services you should book every year if you have a fireplace or furnace. Our CSIA certified staff is always here to help you out with your home and chimney

Do You Have a Fireplace or Chimney? Schedule an Inspection & Cleaning

Your annual chimney sweeping and inspection by a CSIA (Chimney Safety Institute of America)-certified technician is crucial in keeping your home and family safe from a potential fire. Your certified chimney technician will remove the damaging and dangerous creosote deposits from your chimney. Once the chimney is swept, your technician will inspect your chimney to make sure that it is structurally sound and free from any damage. A chimney that is cracked or damaged can allow heat and gases from your fire to access adjacent portions of your home. That can cause a fire hazard and put your family at risk from dangerous gases, such as carbon monoxide, in your home. Your certified chimney technician also will examine your chimney to make sure a fire has not gone undetected. While you may expect dramatic flames to shoot from the chimney during a chimney fire, often a chimney fire is a slow gentle burn. That doesn’t mean it doesn’t cause damages though! Without you being aware, a chimney fire can put your home at risk for a more devastating fire in the future.

Do You Have a Furnace or Hot Water Heater? That Flue Needs an Inspection & Cleaning Too

During the winter months, your system is constantly being used which produces by-products such as soot. Over time these can build up if neglected and restrict the flow of the harmful flue gases. Instead of being pushed outside, carbon monoxide will build up and be pushed back into your home, with soot. Additionally, soot is made up of carbon and sulfur and when it mixes with moisture or rain it forms a corrosive material that can damage and corrode the flue liner. This compromises the integrity of the liner leading to potential home and health hazards.

Another common misconception is that one liner size fits all, which is the not the case. If you are updating your furnace unit, size does matter! The proper venting size of your furnace flue is extremely important in the safety and performance of your furnace. Our chimney technicians understand the important elements to ensure the continued safe operation of your home heating system and that is part of our thorough inspection process.

Excellent and professional cleaning. Techs were knowledgeable and friendly. Best dryer cleaning company I have ever dealt with. Maybe a tad more expensive than the competition, but they are worth the money to know you are getting a real cleaning. They take pictures to document the entire process, so they can show you they actually completed the job.
William, local homeowner

T.J. and crew were on time to my chimney repair and were accurate in their estimated time to complete the work. They were very courteous and explained each step they would perform. I was given periodic updates during the work. They cleaned everything after finished. It was a pleasure doing business with Clean Sweep and I plan to call them every year to do an annual inspection. I highly recommend this company of Chimney maintenance professionals.
Donald, local homeowner

What Makes Us Different?

  • At Clean Sweep Anne Arundel County, we follow the Industry Standard of Care, National Fire Protection Association 211 Codes & Standards, and The International Residential Code Inspection and Procedures.
  • We offer the Chim-Scan® Closed Circuit Internal Evaluation System.
  • We utilize the latest tools and technology to ensure that your chimney system is performing at optimal levels.
  • Our commitment to a professional and quality service has allowed us to be one of the most respected and trusted chimney cleaning companies in Anne Arundel County.
  • It is our mission to provide the highest level of customer service, repairs and products to our customers.
  • All of our technicians are certified by the Chimney Safety Institute of America. The CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep credential is the hallmark of excellence among chimney service professionals. The CSIA has the only nationally recognized certification program for the chimney service industry. Professionals who have earned the CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep credential have demonstrated their commitment to their industry and to fire and chimney safety.

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WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU CALL:
When you call we will have a couple questions for you.

  1. What is the appliance needing inspection? Is it a furnace, wood stove, or gas fireplace?
  2. What does the outside of the chimney look like? Is brick, stone, block, covered in siding or a metal pipe?
  3. Are you having any problems with your system? Campfire smell or odor, animals or birds getting in, system smokes inside the home when you use it, or water leaks?
  4. Are you buying or selling your home?
    This information allows us to explain what our technicians will do when they come to your home and what to expect during our inspection process.
    *If you don’t know these answers, it’s okay! We can help you figure it out.

PRICING

You may have noticed that we don’t have prices listed with our services. That is because pricing is decided on multiple factors including the number of flues, type of appliance, etc. We are not the cheapest, but our testimonials are proof that we make our clients happy. For more information on pricing before your appointment, give us a call!

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