The best way to reduce the risk of a dramatic chimney fire and carbon monoxide backdrafting into your West Orange, NJ, home is to schedule annual chimney sweeping with our CSIA-certified technicians.
Since 2012, Approved Chimney has offered professional chimney sweeping and inspections for our customers in West Orange, NJ, and throughout Essex County, NJ. Here’s why this service is so important.
Why Chimney Sweeping Is Essential in West Orange, NJ
The value of professional chimney cleaning centers on two important benefits:
Removes Flammable Creosote
Creosote forms when smoke condenses in the flue. As little as one-eighth of an inch of creosote can ignite into a chimney fire. Most of the reported chimney fires in West Orange, NJ, and surrounding areas each year are caused by creosote.
Removes Obstructions
Chimney sweeping also removes leaves, twigs, animal nests, and other debris that can narrow the flue. With less room to draft, smoke and deadly carbon monoxide from the fireplace can move into your home. You can prevent debris problems altogether by installing a custom chimney cap at the top of your chimney.
Why Choose Us for West Orange, NJ Chimney Sweeping
Approved Chimney holds a professional certification from the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA), one of the most credible industry certifications in the U.S. We’re fully insured and licensed to work in West Orange, NJ, and Essex County, NJ.
When we sweep your chimney, we’ll start with a visual inspection and camera check to assess the condition of the flue and identify any chimney or fireplace damage that needs to be repaired.
Before starting cleaning, we'll cover and protect your furniture and other items. We want your home to remain clean, no matter how dirty we may get doing the job. We use commercial brushes, solvents, and vacuums to remove creosote, which can be flaky, puffy, sticky, or solid. The process also removes any debris that has accumulated in your flue.
Our own trained employees will do the work. We’re a local West Orange, NJ, chimney company and a proud member of the National Chimney Sweep Guild and the National Fire Protection Association. The safety of our customers is always our top priority.
Less Smoke = Less Creosote
While proper chimney cleaning is needed to address creosote buildup effectively, there are a few things you can do to produce less smoke with your fireplace and keep it moving up the chimney faster. This will minimize the amount of creosote that forms in your chimney and throughout your chimney and fireplace system.
- Check your damper: Ensure that your fireplace damper can open all the way to allow for a powerful draft.
- Burn dry wood only: Avoid damp firewood, which produces an excessive amount of smoke.
- Avoid non-firewood materials: Never burn cardboard, sheet rock, plastic, or furniture. These items are smoky and release dangerous combustion gases.
Schedule Chimney Sweeping in West Orange, NJ
If it’s been more than a year since your last chimney sweep and inspection, now is the time to schedule these services. Call your local chimney experts at Approved Chimney today. You can also reach us through our contact form.
We work throughout West Orange, NJ, as well as Caldwell, NJ, Upper Montclair, NJ, Livingston, NJ, East Orange, NJ, and other nearby communities.
