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Showerthought: My neighbor said his chimney never needs a sweep because he burns 'clean' wood.
He buys those kiln-dried hardwood bundles from the store. I told him creosote builds up no matter what you burn, just slower. He thinks I'm just trying to get business. On one hand, good fuel helps. On the other, zero maintenance is a pipe dream. Anyone dealt with a customer who thinks their chimney is the exception?
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drewgonzalez21h ago
That logic is how chimneys become fire hazards.
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derek_perez21h ago
Sounds like you've never cleaned one.
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craig.john12h ago
My neighbor's place in Flagstaff had a chimney fire last winter because of that. The creosote buildup was over a quarter inch thick. You need to sweep it at least once a year if you burn wood regularly. A stiff brush and a good vacuum make it a two hour job, tops.
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