Milwaukee Chimney Cleaning | Vital to your Fireplace Health

The National Fire Protection Association states, “Chimneys shall be inspected at least once a year….”
While many people believe cleaning a chimney once a year is overkill, there is a reason the NFPA has made its recommendation for annual cleanings. What we see as the “normal burning conditions” is about two cords of wood burned in a fireplace. This alone is enough to produce the amount of creosote build-up to warrant cleaning. However, there are times when the need for sweeping could be much sooner.  
The RULE OF THUMB: When in doubt, call for a professional chimney cleaning!
Clean Sweep Chimney Service is located in Southeastern Wisconsin and services Milwaukee, Waukesha, Slinger, and the entire Southeastern Wisconsin area. If you need Chimney repair or Chimney Cleaning Call us at (414) 483-9996. Our Website is at http://cleansweepchimney.vpweb.com

Milwaukee Chimney Repair and Cleaning

 Clean Sweep Chimney Service is located in Southeastern Wisconsin and services Milwaukee, Waukesha, Slinger, and the entire Southeastern Wisconsin area.

1. Your Home Has Lots of Chimneys - They All Pose Risks: all vents to the exterior of the home are technically chimneys and should be maintained on a regular basis.
2. Chimneys Should Have an Annual Check-Up: schedule an annual visit with a chimney service professional to inspect all chimneys. This will keep you informed of their condition and help ensure they remain clean, operable and free of blockages.
3. Burn Only Seasoned Hardwoods: these woods burn the longest, produce the most heat and leave behind the least creosote. Creosote, a highly flammable substance, can build up on chimney walls, increasing the risk of a chimney fire.
4. Burn Small, Hot Fires - Not Long, Cool, Smoky Ones: smaller, hotter fires drive creosote up the chimney and away from the home.
5. It's Not Just the Stuff That Goes UP Your Chimney That Can Cause Problems: debris such as animal nests (or even lint, in the case of a dryer vent), can cause a back-up of harmful gasses in the home. Additionally, water seeping into a chimney can erode bricks and mortar and compromise the structural integrity of a chimney. Solution: put a cap on your chimney to prevent rain and animals from entering, and schedule an annual inspection to ensure all chimneys remain free from blockages.
6. Beware of Warm Winters: warm winters can lead to increased creosote buildup because long, cool, smoky fires are more common. However, homeowners may feel complacent about having an annual inspection since they didn't use the fireplace often.
7. Fireplace Screens, Toolsets and Hoods Aren't Just For Show: fire is dangerous and every family needs to take precautions to protect themselves and their homes. Be sure to always:


• use a spark screen in front of your fireplace;
• use a metal container to remove fireplace ashes;
• install working smoke alarms on every level of your home;
• install a working carbon monoxide detector in your home;
• replace batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors once a year;
• ensure proper floor and wall protection with gas and wood burning appliances;
• keep several multi-purpose fire extinguishers in the home;
• establish a family fire escape plan, and;
• hold regular family fire drills. 

Clean Sweep Chimney Service is located in Southeastern Wisconsin and services Milwaukee, Waukesha, Slinger, and the entire Southeastern Wisconsin area. If you need Chimney repair or Chimney Cleaning Call us at (414) 483-9996. Our Website is at http://cleansweepchimney.vpweb.com

Chimney Damper Repair | Clean Sweep Waukesha and Milwaukee

 Is your Milwaukee or Waukesha chimney in need of a new or repaired Damper?
Chimneys and fireplaces are not created equal. Most old fireplaces don’t have some of the capabilities of modern ones. However that shouldn’t cause you to replace your chimney or fireplace because that would cost you thousands. Whatever you have now, work around it and check out what needs to be done to improve its efficiency.
Most old fireplaces don’t have fireplace dampers. Fireplace dampers are located right just above the firebox. They’re typically made of metal that is used to seal in the heat after the fire has gone out. Check your fireplace if it has some kind of lever that you can move from right to left. That lever opens and closes the fireplace damper. If it doesn’t have one, your fireplace probably doesn’t have a fireplace damper and you really need to install one.
On the other hand, if you do have a fireplace damper but it’s not working properly, repairing your fireplace damper is the next thing to do. Fireplace dampers helps improve energy consumption inside your home, so you really need to have it fixed.
Repairing your fireplace damper is not easy to do as you need to get inside your fireplace, use tools and protective gears for your eyes and body. Remember when opening fireplace dampers, soot and bird droppings may fall out. It’s never an easy task for a beginner. Therefore, you need someone who is able to do the grunt work professionally.
 A fireplace damper, or chimney damper, seals off the chimney flue while it is not in use and keeps the cool or warm air generated by your HVAC unit inside your house. It is a metal spring door placed at the top of the chimney


Clean Sweep Chimney Service is located in Southeastern Wisconsin and services Milwaukee, Waukesha, Slinger, and the entire Southeastern Wisconsin area. If you need Chimney repair or Chimney Cleaning Call us at (414) 483-9996. Our Website is at http://cleansweepchimney.vpweb.com

Chimney Flue Repair and Replacement Waukehsa

When your chimney flue is cracked or spalled, Clean Sweep Chimney Service  can take care of the problem by using the Resurfacing System which is used to apply a coating over the entire flue. We use cameras to verify repairs and restore your chimney’s flue by resurfacing the interior. A custom made foam applicator plug is placed at the bottom of the flue and attached to a winch on top the chimney.

After the tie coat dries, the HeatShield® material is then applied onto the flue at a thickness of about ¼” with the foam plug as it is pulled upward by the winch.

This process is pretty simple but must only be done by certified professional. First, a “tie coat” material is applied to the flue walls as the plug is pulled upward by the winch. The “tie coat” cleans any remaining dust in your flue and acts as a primer for the HeatShieldClean Sweep Chimney Service is located in Southeastern Wisconsin and services Milwaukee, Waukesha, Slinger, and the entire Southeastern Wisconsin area. If you need Chimney repair or Chimney Cleaning Call us at (414) 483-9996. Our Website is at http://cleansweepchimney.vpweb.com

Milwaukee Chimney Cleaning | Clean Sweep Chimney

 Wouldn't it be nice to sit next to a nice warm fireplace with the cold weather outside in Milwaukee?  Call us for any of your chimney cleaning and repair needs.  

Nothing says romance quite like cuddling up in front of a roaring fire. Champagne being sipped by firelight, while holding the one you love is probably one of the most romantic images of all time. Funny how that image never makes mention of the extensive maintenance and upkeep that goes with owning a fireplace. While offering plenty of benefits, fireplaces also require extensive attention to ensure complete enjoyment by the homeowner.

One area that many consumers routinely overlook before purchasing a home with a fireplace or adding one to an existing home is the maintenance required. It's mandatory that fireplaces be cleaned and well maintained in order to reduce the likelihood of a fire in or around the house.

However, cleaning the fireplace itself will not completely solve the problem. Instead, fireplace owners with chimneys are advised to clean the stacks or chimney at least once a year.

We recommend that you have it inspected and cleaned annually, A lot of times your inspection will show that it does not need to be cleaned, but that is your best bet. And if you are burning wood in it for more than three quarters of the year, you should do it at the end of every third quarter.

Clean Sweep Chimney Service is located in Southeastern Wisconsin and services Milwaukee, Waukesha, Slinger, and the entire Southeastern Wisconsin area. If you need Chimney repair or Chimney Cleaning Call us at (414) 483-9996. Our Website is at http://cleansweepchimney.vpweb.com