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Does the Creosote Sweeping Log really work?
Getting back to the question of “do those chimney sweeping logs really work?” the first part of the answer is yes, they do work – to some extent. These types of logs contain a chemical catalyst with can reduce the early stages of creosote buildup up to 60% with repeated use.
Do you burn a creosote log by itself?
As you use your fireplace, the heat from the fires will then cause this creosote to break away from the wall of the chimney and fall back into the fireplace, in the form of small particles. Tests have shown that the burning of a single Creosote Sweeping Log can reduce this build-up by up to 60%!
How often should you use a chimney cleaning log?
If you burn one or two fires a week, it’s enough to burn one chimney cleaning log either at the beginning or middle of the season. If you burn a fire a day, you’ll need two logs: one at the beginning of the season and one in the middle. Don’t use the log the first time you make a fire for the season.
How do you know when your chimney need sweeping?
7 Quick Signs Your Chimney Needs Cleaning
- You can smell smoke in your home after a fire.
- Your fireplace surround is starting to turn black.
- Your fires aren’t burning as strongly and burning wood creates more smoke than usual.
- Strong smell coming from the fireplace.
- Soot is dropping down into the fireplace.
Do potato peels clean chimneys?
Toss the potato peels carefully into a burning fireplace. The potato peels burn at high energy and will help push the soot and creosote out of the chimney.
Do Duraflame logs clean chimney?
What happens if you don’t sweep your chimney?
If you don’t clean your chimney, you are putting yourself at risk of chimney fires and carbon monoxide poisoning. The build up of soot, creosote and tar can block fumes from escaping and ignite under heat.
How much should it cost to sweep a chimney?
For a standard chimney sweep and inspection of your chimney system, most chimney companies charge between $200-$275 for a single flue (i.e., a single fireplace or wood stove). Our single flue charge is $229. If you have multiple flues or appliances, the cost will increase.
Can I clean my chimney myself?
In many cases, you can clean the chimney yourself and save a few hundred dollars. Removing ordinary chimney soot is pretty simple. But if you have heavy creosote buildup, you’ll have to call in a pro. Otherwise, hire a certified chimney sweep.
Do you need to use a chimney sweep log?
The short answer is no, they don’t work. At least, not well enough to completely clean out the flue the way it should be cleaned. Chimney sweep logs or creosote sweeping logs are supposed to loosen up that thick layer of grungy creosote that is left behind after a wood fire.
What kind of logs do you use to clean a chimney?
Chimney cleaning logs, also known as creosote sweeping logs, are marketed as an easy way to deal with this sticky problem. There’s a fair amount of misconception about how these logs work, though.
Can a wood burning log be used as a sweeping log?
It sounds like a cheap and easy fix: Simply burn a creosote sweeping log in your wood-burning fireplace or woodstove and your creosote worries will be gone in minutes. But do creosote sweeping logs work like they claim?
How does a log burner work in a chimney?
How do the logs work? The manufacture claims the logs contain special chemical additives that adhere to creosote inside your chimney as the log burns. These substances are carried up the flue by hot gasses where they are deposited throughout your chimney claiming to treat, reduce and fight dangerous creosote buildup.