When to sweep?
A chimney sweep’s job is to remove the deposits that form in your flue from the burning of coal, smokeless fuels, and wood and oil-fired systems. The chimney sweep academy strongly recommends that chimneys using the following fuels are swept:
So “when to sweep chimney”
Bituminous house coal – at least twice a year
Smokeless fuels – at least once a year
Wood – quarterly when in use
Oil and gas – once a year
Sweeping chimneys is very seasonal, as most people choose to have their chimney swept after summer, so its ready for when the colder weather arrives.
It’s important to have a certified chimney sweep to clean your chimney to ensure that its done correctly