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How Often Should a Chimney Be Cleaned?
Have your chimney swept and inspected once a year if you use it — that's the standard from the NFPA and CSIA. If you burn a lot of wood, or you notice a smell or smoke pushing back into the room, get it checked sooner.
You should have your chimney swept and inspected once a year if you use the fireplace or wood stove — that's the guidance from the NFPA (211) and the CSIA. Heavy wood burners may need it more than once a season, and any smell, staining, or smoke coming back into the room is a sign to call sooner. Clear Path Chimneys inspects free and tells you straight whether it needs a sweep yet.
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