Liberty Chimney Sweep & Venting Services: Sleep Easy Has Been Serving the Area for Decades

What Are the Dangers of Not Cleaning Your Chimney?

The biggest and most glaring danger of not scheduling those annual chimney inspections and cleanings (sweepings) is, of course, the possibility of chimney fires. That said, this is not the only thing you have to worry about if you utilize your fireplace, but haven’t stayed current with cleaning services. The results of an unswept chimney can range from minorly irritating to devastating and destructive, including:

• Strong odors lingering in and around your fireplace
• Smoke billowing out into the living space instead of exiting out the chimney
• Debris, like leaves and twigs, collecting inside your system
• Illness, pests, and damage associated with animal intrusion
• Risk of carbon monoxide exposure that could lead to poisoning

Basically, you have much more to lose if you don’t have your system cleaned, especially if you use your fireplace regularly. Considering your appliance has a big job safely producing, maintaining, and venting a beautifully cozy and ambient fire – inside the walls of your home – be sure to get it the attention it needs. Trust our team for a job done right.

What Is a Chimney Fire? What Starts a Chimney Fire?

A chimney fire is essentially what it seems like – a fire that’s contained within the walls of your chimney flue. The primary cause of chimney fires is excessive creosote buildup. Creosote is a highly flammable residue that builds up when wood, especially unseasoned wood, is burned in your fireplace. 

Chimney fires can range from subtle and slow-burning to loud, explosive events that resemble a roaring freight train. And while the loud ones can feel more concerning, it’s those quiet ones you really have to be wary of, as they often occur without the homeowner even realizing it. This leads many to continue using their fireplace after a chimney fire has occurred – a serious risk.

How can you reduce your risk of chimney fire?

• Have a certified chimney professional sweep and inspect your chimney at least once a year.
• Burn only hardwood that has been dried for at least 6 – 12 months.
• Avoid burning green or wet wood, which creates more smoke and creosote.
• Don’t burn large loads or overfill your firebox. 
• Never toss materials like cardboard, wrapping paper, or construction scraps into your fires.
• Make sure your damper is open when burning fires.
• Have a sturdy chimney cap installed to reduce the risk of fire hazards building up.
• Build quick-burning, hot fires that burn completely and cleanly – and avoid smoldering fires that produce more smoke and residue.

Chimney Company Near You: We Love Visiting Liberty, MO

Located just northeast of Kansas City, Liberty is an entertaining and welcoming place that offers residents plenty to do, see, and enjoy. It’s home to William Jewel College, the Jesse James Bank Museum, Liberty Jail (where Joseph Smith was incarcerated), and plenty of other sights and interesting spots. Liberty also boasts one of the neatest historic downtown areas, where you’ll find plenty of boutique shopping and dining spots – and loads of history.

And, of course, just because Liberty has history, that doesn’t mean it’s stuck in the past. You’ll also find big name stores like Ross Dress for Less and Dick’s Sporting Goods over on College St.

To enjoy some great time outdoors, head to Stocksdale Park and play a game of horse shoes or take Fido to one of the dog parks. And when you get hungry, there are plenty of great spots around town to get your fill.

But sometimes you just don’t want to be out and about, especially when the weather outside isn’t the best. Those days, you want to have relaxing times with friends and family at home. We get it, and we strive to make your time spent at home as enjoyable as possible. Our team specializes in a host of chimney, venting, and masonry services designed to make it easy to keep your home safer and cozier.

Whether you want to add an outdoor pizza oven or fireplace to your space so you can entertain outdoors or you’re ready to invest in a new fireplace or stove for your family room, we can help. We really do it all, from installation to maintenance and repair. Questions? Call or reach out online today.

Make Us Your Go-To Chimney Service Provider: We’re Here for You

Wherever you live – be it in Liberty Triangle, Clay Meadows, Clay Ridge, Riverwood, Westwoods, Clay Woods, Parkview Meadows, MiddleMarch Estates, Bent Oaks, the White Hall Fields area, or somewhere else in Liberty – we hope you’ll call on Sleep Easy when you need reliable, top-notch chimney, fireplace, and venting services.

We’d be proud to show you what top-rated service is like. Call or reach out to us online to schedule an appointment today.