Fireplace Safety Tips

A fireplace brings beauty, warmth, and relaxation to your home, making it a popular feature in many upscale houses.  However, fireplaces require upkeep and regular maintenance to ensure cleanliness and safety.

Keep It Clean

Do you have a clean chimney?  The number one safety tip is to have your chimney or woodstove annually inspected and cleaned by a Certified Chimney Specialist.  Burning a fire in your chimney creates creosote, which can build up in the chimney flue.  Creosote is flammable.  Make sure you schedule a regular chimney cleaning and inspection with Doctor Flue today!

Cap It Right

Installing a chimney cap at the top of your chimney is another great way to keep your fireplace safe.  The chimney cap keeps out debris and small animals, making your chimney cleaner and safer.

Burn It Safely

Never burn garbage, charcoal, or plastic in your fireplace; burn only safe fuels, such as seasoned hardwood, or seasoned wood pellets if you own a pellet stove.

Make sure your fire is small; large fires may get out of hand.

Do not use lighter fluid, gasoline, or liquid accelerant to start or build a fire.

When you are finished enjoying your fire, ensure the ashes do not smolder.  Put out the fire, and once you extinguish your fire completely, close your chimney damper.

Watch It Closely

Never leave a fire unattended.  Do not let children or pets near the fireplace, and never leave them alone with an active fire.

Keep a fire extinguisher nearby at all times.

Get Flue!

To learn more about fireplace and chimney safety, visit our website at www.DoctorFlue.com or contact us online!  You may also call Doctor Flue, inc. at 1800-GET-FLUE (1-80-438-3583).  We look forward to serving you!