Five chimney safety checks you should make before lighting a 解雇する／砲火／射撃

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With Christmas just days away, it is time to get your 所有物／資産／財産's chimney in order as it has a busy time ahead.

It needs to be in perfect working 条件 if you're going to enjoy cosy, 安全な family nights in around the 解雇する／砲火／射撃.

A chimney can far too easily develop 問題／発行するs, such as 存在 封鎖するd - something that can lead to serious problems such as draught problems and the 危険 of 一酸化炭素 毒（薬）ing.

Stay 安全な: Chimneys need 正規の／正選手 査察s and きれいにする to 避ける 解雇する／砲火／射撃 hazards such as creosote build up

Matthew Harwood, of 混乱させるd.com home 保険, said: 'Christmas is a wonderful time to enjoy with family and friends, but we shouldn't forget about staying 安全な.'

He recommends having your chimney cleaned and 検査／視察するd before lighting the season's first 解雇する／砲火／射撃.

Harwood also 示唆するs using a 審査する to catch any 誘発するs, to 妨げる them from 飛行機で行くing into the room.

Glen Peskett, of 道具 company Saxton Blades, agrees, 説: '封鎖するd chimneys can 提起する／ポーズをとる a 重要な 危険 to homeowners, as they can lead to 一酸化炭素 毒（薬）ing, 解雇する／砲火／射撃s, and 構造上の 損失.

'正規の／正選手 chimney 査察s and きれいにする can help 妨げる blockages and 確実にする your chimney 機能（する）／行事s 安全に and efficiently.

'If you 嫌疑者，容疑者／疑う your chimney might be 封鎖するd or if you experience any 問題／発行するs while using your fireplace, call in a professional to 避ける 可能性のある dangers.'

Checking a chimney and making sure that it is clean can be done in several ways, 含むing by a professional chimney sweep.

Festive: 解雇する／砲火／射撃s can 始める，決める the scene at Christmas, but they need to be in good working 条件

Here are five ways to check your chimney...

検査／視察する your chimney

専門家s advise 完全に 検査／視察するing your chimney for 割れ目s, loose bricks, or 調印するs of wear and 涙／ほころび.?

'調印（する） up gaps and 割れ目s around your chimney with heat-抵抗力のある caulk or sealant, which can also work wonders in 減ずるing draughts and 冷淡な 空気／公表する seepage throughout the winter,' 追加するs Mr?Peskett.

（疑いを）晴らす 破片

Use a flashlight to check the 内部の of the chimney, and 除去する any 破片 or blockages.?

Doing this will also 許す your 解雇する／砲火／射撃s to 燃やす more efficiently and keep smoke draughting up the flue rather than entering your home.

Creosote きれいにする

Chimney sweep: Calling in a professional is the best way to make sure your 解雇する／砲火／射撃 is good to go

Creosote is a sticky 実体 formed every time a 支持を得ようと努めるd 解雇する／砲火／射撃 燃やすs, and can 提起する／ポーズをとる a serious 解雇する／砲火／射撃 hazard if not cleaned 定期的に.

Use a chimney 小衝突 to 除去する any creosote deposits lining the chimney 塀で囲むs. If it's a minor 増強, a DIY approach can work, but for heavier 増強s, consider professional きれいにする services.

Cap 取り付け・設備

Check the chimney cap and 審査する for any 損失 or blockages. A 適切に 機能（する）／行事ing cap keeps out rain, 破片, and insects. 取って代わる or 修理 any 損失d parts to 持続する the chimney's structure.

Final clean-up

Once all 査察s are 完全にする, give the fireplace and surrounding area a 徹底的な clean.?

A clean and 井戸／弁護士席-持続するd chimney also 促進するs proper airflow and 妨げるs blockages that can 原因（となる） draughts.