Chimney Fires: 100% PREVENTABLE!

Maryn Williams • April 23, 2015
Chimney fires. Almost sounds like an oxymoron, right? The truth is that chimney fires are a very real danger that all homeowners need to be educated about.

There’s nothing like a warm, crackling fireplace to relax and snuggle in front of after a long day. It’s a comforting feeling that helps us unwind and take our mind off of the demands of the day. But if you’re basking before the rosy glow of a fireplace with an unsafe chimney, that feeling could be dangerously fleeting with the ignition of an explosive chimney fire.

Chimney fires tend to announce their intentions with a low rumbling sound like a freight train or a low flying airplane. They generally create a lot of dense smoke, an intense, hot smell, often burn explosively, and are noisy and dramatic enough to be detected by neighbors or people passing by. Flames or dense smoke may shoot from the top of the chimney. Nearby combustible items may become themselves engulfed in flame as the hot, explosive fire continues to burn.

Sounds pretty dangerous, doesn’t it? Well, what if we told you that a chimney fire can occur without anyone being aware of it? Slow-burning chimney fires don’t get enough air or have enough fuel to be dramatically visible. But, the temperatures they reach are very high and can cause as much damage to the chimney structure – and nearby combustible items, as visible chimney fires.

A chimney damaged by fire can seriously endanger a home and its occupants. A healthy chimney performs a very important function, carrying dangerous flue gases safely out of your home. So how do you know if your chimney’s safe structure and proper functionality has been jeopardized by a chimney fire? The answer is simple: have your chimney regularly inspected by Chimney Quest.

Here’s what you need to know: Chimney fires are 100% preventable. Clean chimneys don’t catch fire. That’s why it’s important to have your chimney cleaned professionally once a year. During this process, Chimney Quest will fully inspect your chimney to ensure that it is safe and efficient. The firebox, damper, smoke chamber, liner, concrete crown and outside of chimney a just a few of the areas that need inspection. We can also help with an inspection when selling your home.

Chimney Quest has been the Middle Tennessee leader in professional chimney care services since 1945. Contact Chimney Quest today to have our skilled chimney technicians provide Nashville chimney cleaning and inspection. If you need chimney repair or upgrades, we can help with that also. To schedule your appointment, call Chimney Quest at 615-292-7411.

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