Clean A Chimney Liner

Be sure the brush head passes.

Clean a chimney liner.

But it s not that simple since there s a slew of necessary supplies for the inside and outside of your home to consider before tackling this task. Push the steel flue brush into the chimney and push it downward rotating it in a clockwise direction for a round type flue liner. It depends on where you live but in general getting your chimney professionally cleaned will cost you anywhere from 125 to 300. If your chimney gets a lot of use you will need to clean it out regularly even if you have a stainless steel chimney liner.

Close the door to the wood stove or tape plastic across the fireplace opening. Older chimneys often have gaps between clay liner sections where the mortar has fallen out. To use a chimney brush follow these steps. Insert the brush down the flue from the top.

You may want to clean the screen around the flue cap with a smaller steel brush to remove any clogging debris. A square type chimney should only require a straight push downward. Fortunately you can keep your own chimney liner clean using only a few common tools. Additionally chimneys may clog from accumulated debris.

While you could hire someone to clean it for you doing it yourself will save you a lot of money. Insert the brush into the flue push it down scrubbing up and down as you go. A professional cleaning includes an inspection for soot buildup obstructions cracks in the chimney liner and signs of water damage. If a chimney is not cleaned it will accumulate soot dirt and dust which will cause many problems.

Chimney brushes are the tools of choice for cleaning chimney soot. When hiring a chimney sweep look for someone who s certified and insured and will provide an upfront cost estimate. Working from above with the damper open and the chimney cap removed thread on the first rod.