06/05/2026
The importance of keeping a wood heater clean is essential for safety, efficiency, and longevity. Regular yearly maintenance, particularly cleaning the flue and firebox, prevents hazardous creosote buildup, improves heat output, and ensures cleaner, healthier air for your home and community.
๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ต๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ๐ ๐๐ถ๐ฝ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ธ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฝ ๐๐ฎ๐ณ๐ฒ & ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐บ:
๐๐ผ๐ผ๐ธ ๐ฎ๐ป ๐ฎ๐ป๐ป๐๐ฎ๐น ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ณ๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ: Engage a qualified chimney sweep at least once a year, preferably in spring or early summer, to clean the flue.
๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ด๐๐น๐ฎ๐ฟ ๐๐๐ต ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐บ๐ผ๐๐ฎ๐น: Remove excess ash from the firebox, but leave a thin layer (2-3cm) to insulate the firebox and help with lighting.
๐จ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฟ๐ ๐ช๐ผ๐ผ๐ฑ: Only burn dry seasoned hardwood to minimize creosote formation.
๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐๐ผ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น๐: Periodically check the door rope seals for wear to prevent air leaks that cause inefficient burning.
Our experienced team will inspect your wood heater and perform a safety & compliance check as well as a full clean. Contact us today to keep safe and warm this winter.