Clean A Chimney Liner

If your chimney gets a lot of use you will need to clean it out regularly even if you have a stainless steel chimney liner.

Clean a chimney liner.

Step by step chimney sweep instructions remove the chimney rain cap select the proper size nylon poly or natural bristle chimney brush to clean the liner. Older chimneys often have gaps between clay liner sections where the mortar has fallen out. Chimney brushes are the tools of choice for cleaning chimney soot. But it s not that simple since there s a slew of necessary supplies for the inside and outside of your home to consider before tackling this task.

Fortunately you can keep your own chimney liner clean using only a few common tools. Insert the brush down the flue from the top. How much does it cost to get your chimney cleaned. When hiring a chimney sweep look for someone who s certified and insured and will provide an upfront cost estimate.

A square type chimney should only require a straight push downward. Connect the chimney cleaning brush to the end of the cleaning rod. Insert the brush into the flue push it down scrubbing up and down as you go. You may want to clean the screen around the flue cap with a smaller steel brush to remove any clogging debris.

If a chimney is not cleaned it will accumulate soot dirt and dust which will cause many problems. Additionally chimneys may clog from accumulated debris. Working from above with the damper open and the chimney cap removed thread on the first rod. A professional cleaning includes an inspection for soot buildup obstructions cracks in the chimney liner and signs of water damage.

Push the steel flue brush into the chimney and push it downward rotating it in a clockwise direction for a round type flue liner. Close the door to the wood stove or tape plastic across the fireplace opening. While you could hire someone to clean it for you doing it yourself will save you a lot of money.