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Originally Posted by Kamper
When was the last time you had the chimney cleaned or inspected? I see lots of good advice and tips above but if your chimney is choked with soot and creosote it won't draw properly and you may be at risk for a chimney fire or carbon monoxide poisoning.
I have friends who have their own cleaning gear and I watched them do a cleaning through an exterior service hatch. It was a big mess with chunks of gunk and lots of soot. This chimney is for a wood-stove and I don't remember how often they do this job. I would suggest you hire a service since they will know how to do it with a minimum of mess and will probably include cleanup in the price. You will also get paper work which might be required by your insurance.
Good luck!
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I agree ... keeping the chimney flue clear of creosote and soot is important when one burns wood for heat. There are a number of professional chimney flue cleaning businesses in the Lakes Region, many of which charge around $100 - $150 for a thorough cleaning. It's well worth the annual investment and greatly reduces the possibility of a chimney fire.