With summer in full swing across Haddon Heights, it is the ideal season to address chimney maintenance. We are currently booking inspections to prepare your fireplace for the next cold snap, ensuring your home stays safe and dry.
Why Is July The Best Time For Haddon Heights Chimney Maintenance?
While most of Haddon Heights is focusing on the beach or backyard barbecues, professional chimney sweeps find the summer months to be the most effective time for preventative maintenance. The weather is dry and consistent, allowing us to perform masonry repairs and tuckpointing without worrying about rain interfering with the curing process. Additionally, our appointment calendar is much more open in July compared to the October rush. This allows us to spend more time educating first-time homeowners about their system. If you want to understand the credentials of the team working on your home, you can read about our team and credentials before we arrive.
What Is That Musty Odor Coming From My Fireplace?
A frequent complaint we hear during humid Haddon Heights summers is a sour, smoky smell emanating from the fireplace. This occurs when the moisture in the air mixes with the creosote deposits left inside your flue from previous burns. This acidic mixture can not only smell terrible but can also deteriorate your chimney liner over time. A thorough sweeping is the only way to fully remove this source of the odor. If you are unsure how often this cleaning should occur, our guide on how often homeowners need a sweep breaks down the specific schedule based on your usage habits and fuel type.
How Can You Tell If Animals Are Nesting In Your Chimney?
Summer is prime season for chimney swifts and squirrels looking for a high, safe place to raise their young. Because Haddon Heights has many mature trees, local wildlife frequently finds its way onto rooftops. You might hear chirping or scratching sounds, or notice twigs dropping into the firebox. It is crucial to have these blockages removed, as they prevent toxic Carbon Monoxide from venting properly when you eventually light a fire again. If you suspect a blockage, please request a free estimate immediately so we can professionally and humanely clear the flue and install a proper cap to prevent future entry.