Chimney cleaning

The experts recommend having it done each year but I don't think anyone actually does.

I bought my own chimney cleaning brush and do it myself. Brush, some cardboard and a shop vac, nothing to it...and you can do it from the heater and don't have to get on the roof.

If you have stainless steel flue pipe, make sure you or the person you hire is using the correct brush or it will damage the SS liner.

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Do we really need a cleaning eatery year or is this a scam?

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As long as you are burning clean seasoned oak like you said it really shouldn't need to be cleaned. It wouldn't hurt to do it every few years just to be safe. That being said, if you or a previous owner has ever used those bullshite cleaning or starter logs that come in the bags it will need to be cleaned.