7 home repairs you can’t ignore (zz)--6# Living
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6. Smoky chimney
Here’s another way neglect can kill your family, since chimneys that aren’t
properly cleaned and maintained can catch fire. Creosote, a by-product of wood
burning, can build up in the flue and ignite unless removed, said inspector Hy
Naiditch of Accuspect Home Inspection Services in Chicago.
The fix:
Get your chimney swept and inspected annually; the cost is about $100. (You
can find certified chimney sweeps via the Chimney Safety Institute of America,
link at left under Related
Here’s another way neglect can kill your family, since chimneys that aren’t
properly cleaned and maintained can catch fire. Creosote, a by-product of wood
burning, can build up in the flue and ignite unless removed, said inspector Hy
Naiditch of Accuspect Home Inspection Services in Chicago.
The fix:
Get your chimney swept and inspected annually; the cost is about $100. (You
can find certified chimney sweeps via the Chimney Safety Institute of America,
link at left under Related