Fresh Air Duct Cleaning makes it easy for Dallas homeowners to keep their chimneys safe and working properly. The Dallas chimney services we offer are affordable for anyone. Plus, these services are carried out by professional and highly trained technicians. They can address any questions or concerns you may have about the process. Without these services, you are putting your property and loved ones at risk. The following reasons are why you should call us today for chimney services.
1. Smoke Entering the Home
Chimneys are built to send smoke out of the home, but neglecting regular chimney sweeps and inspections can lead to smoke entering the home. The United States Fire Administration (USFA) reports up to 70% of chimney smoke reenters the home, whether it’s your own home or neighbors.
Smoke from wood-burning fireplaces contains nitrogen oxide, sulfur dioxide, and volatile organic chemicals (VOCs), severely decreasing indoor air quality. When breathing these chemicals in trace amounts, you may experience short-term symptoms like headaches, shortness of breath, sore throat, and irritated or dry eyes. Long-term exposure to these pollutants can be serious such as an increased chance of heart disease or respiratory conditions.
2. Animal Inhabitants
If you have neglected seeking Dallas chimney services for your home, then animals have the opportunity to take over. Raccoons, squirrels, chimney swifts, and bats are the most common animals found in chimneys. These animals find comfort in your chimney’s shape and protection from the outside elements. Animals within your home put you and them in danger.
Choosing to use your fireplace without proper inspection for some time may result in the death of the animal. Additionally, nesting acts like a ball of tinder, which will easily catch fire. One of the most dangerous hazards your chimney can experience is a fire in the flue. Neglecting annual inspections for your chimney can lead to a serious problem: animals making it their home.
3. Water Damage
Even if you don’t use your chimney every year, you should receive an inspection every year. Annual Dallas chimney services ensure your chimney meets building codes and maintains the value of your home. Failing to have an annual inspection can let the structure of the chimney to fail without your knowing.
The biggest threat to your chimney’s support structure is water. Chimney crowns and caps are meant to keep water out, but failing regular inspections allows moisture to make its way inside. Once water makes it into your chimney, it will eat away at the brick and mortar. Spalling and shaling are signs your chimney has water damage.
Signs of brick spalling include chips, crumbling, and severe deterioration. Shaling is associated with water making its way between the flue and the liner. Once water gets between the space, it loosens tiles from the flue, and they fall into your fireplace.
If you have signs of either spalling or shaling, then your chimney will need to be rebuilt or go through serious repairs. Avoid this costly problem with Dallas chimney services.
4. Prevent a House Fire
The flue and liner are the two most important chimney parts. Often, these parts are considered the same, but that is not the case. The flue is the straight, vertical shoot right below the chimney crown and above the smoke chamber. The liner is located within the flue and lines the walls of the chimney. Liners are arguably the most important part of your chimney because of the job they perform. Liners are built to protect combustible materials within the home.
When a liner is damaged, the heat and smoke from the chimney can enter the home. Combustible materials can catch fire and, as a result, your home becomes seriously damaged. Regular Dallas chimney services like inspections can maintain these chimney parts’ health and the rest of your home.
5. Maintain the Value of Your Home
We have already mentioned regular Dallas chimney services help your home meet building codes. However, we did not mention how regular care for your chimney will also maintain or even improve your home’s value. A fireplace or chimney in poor condition can lead to a home being valued lower than its regular price. Receive the regular Dallas chimney services your home deserves.
Choose A Dallas Chimney Service Company
Fresh Air Duct Cleaning offers professional and efficient Dallas chimney services for all types of homeowners. Visit our chimney sweeping and chimney inspection service pages to learn more about the services we have to offer. You can also call us at (214) 272-9715 to learn more.