19/10/2026
Before the winter hits, get your chimney cleaned. A clean and inspected chimney is your best protection against a chimney fire.
Ask for local recommendations, read reviews, and check national credentials on the Chimney Safety Institute of America or National Chimney Sweep Guild's website.
Chimney sweeps can:
- Help identify defects
- Clean debris
- Look for any damage
- Remove creosote (highly flammable)
Sweeps but they CANNOT perform repairs, install chimney caps or replace the liner.
To learn more about chimney cleanings: https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/news-releases-from-the-department-of-consumer-protection/2025-news-releases/get-your-chimney-cleaned-but-be-cautious-of-chimney-sweep-and-repair-scams?language=en_US