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Originally Posted by ApS
Ditto...and this is the time of year to get this task done. I'd check with Dan on just-how-frequently. (Every year seems wasteful).
I wondered if "the market" had come up with a chemical chimney sweep. 
Disclaimer: I haven't tried it. 
And, yes, there's a bunch of alternatives at Amazon  :
https://www.amazon.com/CSL-Creosote-.../dp/B001EPRAGM
Four stars, but I always check the negative (1-star) reviews  to watch for "issues". This item comes with a "use-by" marking that buyers should watch for:
https://www.amazon.com/CSL-Creosote-...ews-filter-bar
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I usually get mine done every other year but I only use it on weekends in the winter and maybe go though about a half cord of wood. If you burn a couple cords or more a season you should probably be cleaning it every year.