The Problem With Chimney Blockages & Blocked Chimney flues

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There are a couple of reasons chimney flue's can have chimney blockages. One of the main reasons comes with the question do you have a cap and does it have an animal guard? If the answer is no then you may just have a blocked chimney flue from animal nesting. See little critters love dark and damp spaces to build nests in so over the hotter months when a fireplace or heating unit is not in use animals such as birds, squirrels and other feathery friends will build nests in the chimney flue. That chimney flue will then not be able to exhaust properly. Another major reason for chimney blockages or a blocked chimney flue is terracotta flues being damaged or major deterioration allowing them to crack and fall while lodging themselves into the flues. Other reasons that can cause chimney blockages are such things as chimney collapses, Bricks coming out, and an improper lining system installation.

Now lets go over why a chimney blockage or blocked chimney flue is unsafe. Well for one the chimney is a major part of a combustion system allowing for deadly gases to pass so they will not re-enter the home. If a chimney is partially or completely blocked off then it will not allow the deadly gases to exit the top of the chimney pushing it back into the house. Another reason a blocked chimney is a bad thing is the fact that we are dealing with high heat flames on all fueling systems that need these gases to be released in order to function properly. A blocked chimney can cause a major fire with devastating results. A blocked chimney flue will also cause your entire system damage including your oil or gas heat not just fireplaces. With oil you can get a Puffback that will become very costly to repair and may need a restoration company to clear out the soot from house. Gas you will notice from CO2 detectors going off or oxidation forming on pipes which is a white substance. With a blocked fireplace chimney smoke will pour back into the house. 

In the end it is best to have a qualified chimney specialist to do your annual chimney inspections. This will ensure you a safe place where you call home to live in. Our inspections check for all defects as well as chimney blockages or a blocked chimney. So if your looking for a blockage removal near me then call us today to schedule your Safety Inspection!