Fireplace Safety During A Frederick Md Winter

A fireplace can add warmth to the atmosphere of your home on a cold wintery night. Before you fire up your fireplace, have it professionally inspected to avoid dangerous mishaps.

Wood-Burning Fireplace Safety

A periodic professional inspection will help you enjoy your fireplace to the fullest. If you have a wood-burning fireplace, be sure to have the chimney cleaned of built-up creosote. The number 1 cause of fires related to wood-burning appliances is built-up creosote, or unburned fuel on the inside of the chimney.

Have the gaskets and seals inspected as well, and replace as needed. If your wood-burning pireplace is equipped with a blower, have it cleaned. Dust and hair can build up. Have any broken or deteriorated brick or stone replaced.

Gas-Burning Fireplaces Need Attention

If you have a gas-burning log fireplace, it’s a good idea to have them inspected by a qualified technician. It is also a good idea to replace the batteries of a remote.

Finally, make sure you have working smoke detectors and a carbon monoxide detector in place. Make sure the batteries are fresh, as well, or they won’t be any good when you need them.

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Thanks to David Goldberg for an informational guest post!

David Goldberg - Home Inspector

phone: 301-913-9213
fax: 301-774-4554
Reliable Home Services, Inc.
PO Box 5159
Laytonsville, MD 20882
ASHI Member #101584
MD License #29322