As the weather starts to cool for the fall, starting a fire in your fireplace or woodstove may be a tempting though. However, if you haven’t had your annual chimney inspection yet, that could be a dangerous action to take. In this post, we’ll discuss why it’s important to schedule an annual chimney inspection for your New Braunfels home sooner rather than later.
That Time of Year: Scheduling Your Annual Chimney Inspection
We know, fall is a busy time of year. The weather is changing, kids are getting back to school, sport seasons are changing, and you’re trying to get things in line for the holidays. The next thing you know, it’s a chilly night and you’d love to have a fire – but you haven’t had your chimney inspected yet this year.
Though it could be all right, there are a few things to consider that could have happened or need to happen in the meantime:
- Your chimney could have developed a crack that leads to your home’s interior, potentially causing deadly carbon monoxide gas to enter your home and endanger your loved ones.
- Creosote may have built up in your chimney during the last heating season, which is a flammable tar-like substance that can cause a chimney fire.
- Your chimney cap could have come loose, allowing small animals to enter the space and create a nest. This obstruction could allow smoke and carbon monoxide into your home.
- A tree or other debris may have struck your chimney, causing damage that is difficult to impossible to see from the ground, which could lead to hazardous conditions.
Taking the time to schedule your annual chimney inspection means that you won’t have to worry about finding time on the schedule to get your chimney checked. Instead, you’ll be ready to go when it does get cold out, allowing you to enjoy the comfort of a fire on a cool evening. If you’re ready to set up an annual chimney inspection or cleaning for your New Braunfels home, why not reach out to the chimney professionals at Wolfman Chimney & Fireplace today? Our friendly team is always happy to chat with you.
Reach us online, send us a text, or call us at 830-620-4335 today!