Your fireplace works hard during the winter and then sits idle for months. That extended period of inactivity may allow any existing creosote to harden and further accumulate, so make sure to schedule a fireplace cleaning before the colder months set in.
Cleaning and properly maintaining your fireplace will keep you and your home
safe. So, don’t treat annual maintenance as an unnecessary expense. Besides
saving you money, it helps reduce your home’s environmental impact.
But how often
should you have your fireplace cleaned? And when is the best time to call us
for the job? This guide has the answers and other insights you should know
about cleaning your fireplace.
At least once a year
To ensure your
fireplace and chimney’s efficiency and safety, call us at least once a year for
professional servicing. We will thoroughly clean your unit so it runs safely
and efficiently. We service all fireplaces regardless of who installed them,
ensuring a thorough clean for optimal performance and safety during the heating
season.
Are you a heavy fireplace user?
The
recommended frequency of fireplace
cleaning will also depend on how often you use it. If you use
it heavily or usually see creosote or soot falling into the firebox, call us
right away. We can advise you on which wood to use to minimise creosote
build-up in your chimney.
When is the best time to clean a fireplace in New Zealand?
The best time
for professional fireplace
cleaning is in late spring, but you can also do it at the end
of summer, too. We don’t recommend waiting until the weather gets cold, as it
will be more difficult to book a service by then.
The importance of having professionals clean your fireplace
Cleaning your
fireplace protects your insurance cover, which could become invalid if you
can’t keep up with the recommended number of cleanings in your policy.
When you
entrust fireplace cleaning to our professionals, you can be confident that your system will
be serviced by experts who know what they’re doing. During the cleaning, we can
also check your fireplace for problems and address them promptly before they
become expensive repairs or require a full replacement.
Is it time to clean your fireplace?
The Fireplace
Technician is just one phone call away. Request a quote or book our maintenance
and chimney sweep service by calling 0800 024 324.
