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When Should I Get My Chimney Repaired?
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5/17/2016
A dirty and improperly functioning chimney is not only inconvenient, but avoiding Frederick chimney repair can also put a home’s residents at risk.

When it comes to Frederick chimney repair, it is not always easy to tell that a home’s chimney is in trouble. Sometimes homeowners ignore some obvious signs because they do not know about them. For this reason, we have created a list of all the major issues that could mean that a chimney needs an expert to come and take a look at it. In some of the cases, a quick chimney cleaning can get it back to working order. However, some problems may require Frederick chimney repair company to perform maintenance.

Here are some tell-tale signs that your chimney is in trouble:

Smoking Back – Sometimes smoking back occurs when it is hotter outside than inside the home. In these situations, the smoke comes back inside instead of going out. However, smoking back that occurs in the winter months is a tell-tale sign that the chimney is blocked.

Smoky Smell without a Fire – If there is too much creosote and moisture in the chimney, it will start smelling like smoke even when the fire was put out hours ago. In this instance, a professional cleaning and examination is necessary.

Rotting Smell – When the chimney begins to smell like something is rotting inside, it means that you probably have a small animal or bird that got stuck inside the chimney and died. A quick sweep might be enough, but sometimes the animal breaks something while inside, which means you need to call a Frederick chimney repair company.

Powdery White Substances – Efflorescence is a powdery white substance that is the result of water damage in the chimney. If water is getting in the chimney, it means that the cap is not doing its job correctly, and needs repairing or replacement. If you do not have a cap on the chimney, get one installed immediately.

Rust on the Chimney Cap – If water is getting inside the chimney cap and not draining properly, it will result in rusting. Unfortunately, a Frederick chimney repair expert will have to come in and replace the chimney cap. They will also take a look at the rest of the chimney to ensure proper drainage in the future.

Cracked Bricks – prefab fireplaces have refractory panels that look like bricks. If there is a crack in this area, it may mean that the refractory panel needs replacing. However, it is possible for a Frederick chimney repair expert to come in and repair the smaller cracks. They can also provide advice on how to avoid future cracking of this area of the fireplace.

Dripping Noise – This is a tell-tale sign that water is getting into the chimney every time it rains or snows. Most chimneys these days have a cap or damper that seals from the top. If your chimney has a damper, make sure it is properly closed at the top. If there is a cap, dripping noises mean that the cap is not doing its job properly and might need replacing.

Even if there are no warning signs of problems with the chimney, it is still a good idea to contact a Frederick chimney repair company every year. They can come in to clean and examine the chimney to make sure no problems are about to become major concerns.

 

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