How to Clean a Chimney | How to Sweep a Chimney

[@angelacarter6593]

I’m incredibly grateful. You were clear but not condescending. Thanks.

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

You're very welcome!!

[@tonycooper4141]

Chim er ny?

[@cindyjane3866]

Thanks so much for this. It costs us around $120 to get our chimney cleaned. We do it yearly. I might consider DIY-ing it next time. I can feel hubby rolling his eyes ... 😁

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DMSJagXK]

Don’t forget that in the UK, for insurance, flues should be cleaned annually by a professional who gives you the required certificate for insurance purposes after the job has been done.

[@gottaprepordie]

Chim-min-nee?

[@vidinman]

She's been watching Dick Van Dyke singing in Mary Poppins

[@DMSJagXK]

Don’t forget that in the UK, for insurance, flues should be cleaned annually by a professional who gives you the required certificate for insurance purposes after the job has been done.

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Thanks for sharing. That's great information.

[@herbertanderson2039]

How would clean an L shape chimney piping that runs into my house? Would I disassemble that part, since that straight part that it then changes into as it goes out onto the roof would leave the soot situated in that part of the pipe?

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Yes, you would have to disassemble that part.

[@missyrubio5099]

You guys are amazing! Thank you so much for sharing your tips with us :-) excellent info! Also you're a GREAT team.

[@LivingWisconsin]

I just purchased a home with a wood burning fireplace. The local prices are $250 for a sweep with an extra $100 for an inspection! Very unexpected. Needless to say, I am absolutely going to to do this myself. As this this will only need to be yearly (not the main source of heat with only oak burned) this video is quite educational! The pipe coming out of the roof extends about 10 ft. Any last bits of advice before I tackle this? I'll post a video of the process. :)

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Wow 10' Be super careful, it does take some force to sweep. I don't blame you for DIY, that's a chunk of change!

[@calvinhobbes6646]

Definitely have it evaluated by a CSIA certified sweep at least for the first time.

[@LivingWisconsin]

@@calvinhobbes6646 good advice. 👍 As it turns out, it was inspected and cleaned prior to purchase.

[@benjaminbay2085]

Super helpful. Thanks from Australia!

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Glad it was helpful!

[@michaelpedulla21]

Cleaning my stove today. Wish me luck.

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

You can do it!

[@stephaniejohnson3739]

Love the video! Lots of great info!

[@thechimneyboys4990]

The Chimney Boys approve! 👍🏻

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Thanks! Looks like you have some good videos as well!

[@janiceobembe1076]

Wow! Thank you so very much!!

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

You are so welcome!

[@susanne7339]

Are you using a poly brush or a metal brush and who manufactured the brush thanks

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Here are the brushes that would work, we used a steel brush. 6” poly brush: amzn.to/35QwCSS​ 8” steel brush: amzn.to/35QIdRP​ 6” steel brush: amzn.to/2QNzBXW​ 8” poly brush: amzn.to/2TmxZWK​ Fiberglass Rod Set: amzn.to/381V70H

[@wendystevens8428]

Why do you both call it a Chiminey😂 what's with the extra i?

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

The handicap of being raised in iowa I guess!

[@stevepaglia4805]

Wow, we should be cleaning every 5 months?! It has been 5 years, and we are getting lots of smoke inside... Guess what I'm doing next week... come on over and we will feed you!

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Would we get Cathy's cheesy potatoes?!?😊

[@stevepaglia4805]

@@DIYOnTheHouse Yes! and steak too!

[@Meleeman011]

seems like a better tool would be a rooter tool used by plumbers

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Seems like that would be a little scary??

[@DIFFRC]

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