Cleaning out your chimney can be a daunting task. Without proper maintenance and upkeep, dust and debris can ruin the structure of your chimney and potentially cause a fire. That’s why Abbey Road Chimney Sweeps in Brookeville, OH, has provided professional chimney cleaning services to the Greater Dayton area since 1982. In addition to sweeping, they also offer a thorough chimney inspection to check for any cracked liners or missing mortar joints. Their attentive team will gladly fix or service your gas log fireplace, too!

Abbey Road Chimney Sweeps advises all customers to have their pellet stoves and gas fireplaces serviced regularly. Here’s why you should never neglect your fireplace: 

• Debris Build-Up: When harmful debris accumulates in your fireplace, this can cause ceramic logs to deteriorate. Vents will also become clogged, and this may weaken the mortar joints and crown area of the chimney. As a result, more moisture will come in and cause the flue tiles to collapse into the hearth area.
• Leaks: Eventually, the valves and connections in your gas fireplace may start to leak. If any of the operating components are leaking or not working properly, this could easily cause a fire or explosion.

• Ventilation Issues: Without annual inspections, the structure of your fireplace is susceptible to moisture. This can cause serious functional damage to your chimney. Poor ventilation may put your family at risk for carbon monoxide poisoning.

The friendly team at Abbey Road Chimney Sweeps also offers professional chimney repairs. They will fill cracks in crown areas, replace damaged liners, and repair deteriorated mortar joints in the firebox. For more information, call (937) 833-0505, or visit them online.