Chimney care guide
A season-by-season checklist for homeowners.
Spring
- Schedule a chimney inspection
- Clean the fireplace
- Check for winter damage
- Prepare for summer storms
Summer
- Seal any masonry cracks
- Install a chimney cap
- Schedule creosote removal
- Inspect the chimney exterior
Fall
- Clean your chimney before use
- Check the chimney liner
- Inspect the damper
- Ensure proper ventilation
Winter
- Use only seasoned wood
- Clear snow away from chimney
- Check for drafts
- Monitor chimney for blockages