Making the switch to power sweeping your chimney
If you've been putting off a power sweeping chimney service because you think the old-school manual brush method is still the gold standard, you might want to reconsider how you're maintaining your fireplace. For decades, the image of a chimney sweep involved a guy with a top hat and a bunch of stiff wire brushes on sticks. While that image is iconic, the technology has moved on significantly. Power sweeping has essentially revolutionized the way we keep our flues clean, making the process faster, more thorough, and surprisingly, a lot safer for the structure of your home. ...