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Now's The Time To Make Sure Your Fireplace, Furnace Chimney Are Safe, Expert Says
Now that Spring is really here, it's a good time to have your fireplace or furnace chimney checked. Fireplace chimneys should be inspected and cleaned roughly once a year – or about every 80 burns -- says Doug Lee of American Chimney Service. This avoids the build-up of creosote, a byproduct of burning wood that could cause a house fire. Furnace chimneys should definitely be checked annually, Lee says. “Some homes don’t have a fireplace,” he said. “But every home has a chimney to house the furnace flue gasses and vent the toxic gasses out of the home. It’s like the exhaust in a car.” Alt…