Ask Angi: What Do I Need to Know When Hiring a Chimney Sweep?

A clean chimney is necessary to prevent a call to the fire department.
Ask Angi: What Do I Need to Know When Hiring a Chimney Sweep?
A chimney sweep will use various tools to clear out debris. Dreamstime/TNS
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By Paul F. P. Pogue From Ask Angi

As temperatures cool down, you may be thinking of lighting up your fireplace for that cozy fireside feel. But whether you’ve got a gas or wood-burning fireplace, fire sources in the home tend to create debris buildups. Your chimney could conceal creosote, a glaze-like substance deposited on the surface, or other flammable debris that could pose a fire hazard.

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