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Every year chimney fires and lightning strikes cause millions of dollars in damage in America and around the world.

You can do your part to help keep your family and your home safe by having your chimney inspected by a professional at least once a year. If you burn any solid fuel, your chimney should be cleaned every year. Chimneys venting oil and gas appliance's are recommended to be cleaned every two years.

While most people never give a thought to the condition of their chimney, here are some photos which will give you an idea of what some of the warning signs are which could indicate that your chimney is not safe or in need of repair.

Do you see any of these conditions where you live or work?

Damaged flue riser with no caps

Typical damaged flue lining with missing mortar in joints

Efflorescence - Indication of combustion gasses escaping through the chimney walls

While it is imperative to have your chimney swept and or inspected every year when burning any solid fuel, many people who heat their homes with oil or natural gas and don't burn solid fuel in their home think they need not be concerned with the condition of their chimney. Most people don't realize that one of the many by-products of the burning of heating oil is sulfuric acid which is extremely corrosive to all masonry products. Natural and LP gas when burned produces hydrochloric acid and also produces approximately twice its volume in water vapor. These by-products are also extremely corrosive and damaging to masonry products.

This being said, even a chimney which is lined with a clay flue tile liner system is subject to premature failure from these acids as illustrated in this photo of the remains of several sections of clay flue tile liner removed from the bottom of a chimney venting an oil furnace. When this happens, the chimney is no longer able to contain the gasses of combustion and the homeowner may be in danger of (among other things) deadly carbon monoxide entering the home.

The most cost effective, speedy and permanent solution to all of these issues is to have a high quality stainless steel chimney relining system installed.

We install only the highest quality chimney liners and caps available. We don't believe your chimney is the place to cut corners. All chimney cap/spark arresters installed by Home Saver Chimney Sweeps carry a lifetime warranty.

Mark of Home Saver Chimney Sweeps is hard at work for you

You've worked hard to provide a home for your loved ones. When it comes to chimney safety, please don't put it off. Have your chimney inspected annually and correct any problems as soon as they are discovered. You'll be glad you did!

We accept

Facts

We provide free repair estimates for known chimney defects (Real Estate transactions excluded)
We are fully certified, licensed & insured
We offer a senior citizens discount on our sweep service
We provide prompt, clean, professional service, everytime!
Your heating company does not clean & inspect your chimney
We sell and install a wide range of affordable, high quality stoves and fireplace inserts

Member of

The Central PA Chamber of Commerce

Look at this!

Steel chimney flue liner from Home Saver Chimney Sweeps

Here is the crush test on a section of one of the chimney relining products we offer which carries a lifetime, transferable warranty.