Beware of Chimney Fires – Proper Maintenance is a Must

DEM Blogger

January 22, 2016

With the cold and snowy weather, a fire in a fireplace is an ideal way to stay warm and toasty.  But unless you take care and maintain your fireplace and chimney, a warm night can turn into a visit from the fire department or worse.

Chimney’s need to be cleaned and maintained regularly to prevent chimney fires or worse.

If you’re not sure if your fireplace is working correctly, get it cleaned and inspected.

Here’s some good advice from the Chimney Safety Institute of America.

Fireplace safety tips from the Consumer Product Safety Commission

Safety information about wood burning stoves