Sleep Easy Offers Exceptional Chimney Cleaning Services Near Kansas City, MO & Beyond

Chimneys can get messy over time – especially if you use your fireplace regularly or your system suffers from inefficiencies such as a missing chimney cap. The good news is that they don’t have to stay that way. In fact, both the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommend regular inspections and chimney cleanings at least once a year. These services help to ensure your safety and promote the longevity of your entire system.

Not sure when you last had your hearth swept out? Not to worry – Sleep Easy Chimney Repair & Service is here to help you “sleep easy” with a cleaner (and safer) chimney. If you’re looking for chimney cleaning near Kansas City, ours is the team to trust. Schedule your annual sweep today by calling 816-471-4435 or fill out this appointment request form to contact us online!

What Does the Chimney Sweeping Process Look Like With Sleep Easy?

Every chimney and venting professional approaches the whole sweeping process a bit differently. Here at Sleep Easy, we’ve learned over the years that “tried and true” methods are not necessarily the correct and most efficient ways to free a system of caked-on debris. Efficiency is important to us – and the more efficient we are, the more time, money, and hassle we can save you.

But, just because we’ve updated and modernized our chimney sweeping procedure doesn’t mean we aren’t thorough. A Sleep Easy chimney cleaning service includes several involved stages and is designed to leave your entire chimney system – from top to bottom – as clean as possible.
Here’s a little bit about each stage and what the whole sweeping process looks like overall:

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Step One: Power Sweeping

First, we use a high-powered drill with whips and brushes to aggressively remove creosote buildup and clean the flue as much as possible. A flammable deposit created during combustion, creosote can damage the flue walls and cause dangers such as a chimney fire if it’s not promptly removed. It can also lead to bad odors – especially in the hot, humid summer months. Why do we power sweep instead of using old brush sweeping methods? It’s simple: it allows us to remove more residue, faster, and is generally much more effective than chimney sweeping methods of old.
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Step Two: Sweeping the Smoke Chamber

While many companies skip this step when sweeping a chimney, we never do! The smoke chamber is the area between your firebox and your flue and is responsible for ushering smoke and other harmful byproducts up into the chimney. Most chimney fires begin in the smoke chamber before spreading to the flue, which is why it’s crucial to ensure it’s adequately brushed out as part of the whole chimney cleaning process. The truth is: a clean smoke chamber is a vital part of fire prevention.
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Step Three: Sweeping the Firebox

The firebox – which actually holds the fire itself – is also prone to soot and creosote buildup. If you have an excess amount of soot or ash in your firebox, please take care to remove as much as possible before your appointment with us!

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Step Four: Inspection & Cleanup

Finally, we’ll inspect your chimney and fireplace system and make sure everything is clean, clear, and in great shape. When we’re finished, we’ll remove any remaining soot, debris, and other materials – leaving your chimney, and your home, cleaner than we found it.

Questions about the process? Tired of scouring the internet in search of “chimney cleaning service Kansas City” and ready to book with someone already? Make sure your appliance is clean, clear, and as ready as can be to enjoy on the next cool evening. Give the talented, experienced, and dedicated technicians at Sleep Easy Chimney Service & Repair a call at 816-471-4435. Or, if you prefer, fill out our online appointment request form and someone will get back to you as soon as possible. Our seasoned team is here to help by offering friendly, thorough service and free advice on all chimney care and maintenance considerations.

How Often Should a Chimney Be Swept?

The industry standard and expectation is at least once a year. This is because fireplaces and their venting systems inherently come into contact with excessively high temperatures and dangerous fumes and gases, not to mention the production of byproducts such as creosote. When it comes to creosote, there are actually different stages that increase in severity, danger, and difficulty to remove. The longer creosote remains on the walls of your chimney flue liner, the greater the chance of it developing into a more progressive stage. That’s why industry leaders like the NFPA and CSIA are so adamant about homeowners establishing and maintaining a regular preventive service schedule that includes inspections and cleanings. Routine sweepings, especially when scheduled closely following the burning season, help reduce the potential for operational inefficiencies and damage, and make it easier on your local chimney professionals who brush out all the gunk!

It’s also important to note that the standard of once a year is the minimum frequency your appliance should be cleared out, not necessarily the only. If you use your fireplace religiously and notice significant buildup after a handful of uses, please reach out! The most important part about owning a flame-producing hearth appliance is keeping it as gunk-free as possible – whether it’s been a full year or only six months.

Is it Ok To Sweep Your Own Chimney?

We certainly don’t recommend it. While we respect a “can-do” attitude and DIY prowess, fireplaces and their chimneys are incredibly dangerous. It might seem easy enough: stick some tools up into your flue and scrape around, but a proper and professional chimney sweeping is much more involved. Not only does the job require specifically designed tools and equipment, but it also involves a specific skill set and toolbox of knowledge, too.

Trust us: by working with a professional company from the start, you’ll save so much more time and money than if you were to experiment, attempt, and fail. Plus, isn’t it always better to have someone else do that dirty work for you? That’s why we’re here.

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Ready To Schedule Your Chimney Sweep Service? Get In Touch With Us!

Whether you remember the last time your system was cleaned or you’re not even sure if it ever was, the team at Sleep Easy is here for you. We’re professional, reliable, and friendly so you never have to worry about getting your questions answered and your concerns addressed. From new product installs to complete system rebuilds, preventive maintenance services to intensive damage repairs, our techs do it all.

Don’t waste your time searching for “best chimney sweep Kansas City,” contact Sleep Easy Chimney Service & Repair and trust that you’re in good and capable hands. Get started today by calling 816-471-4435, or fill out this appointment request form through our website. We look forward to meeting you.

 

Our chimney and fireplace services include chimney inspections and Level II video inspections so you’ll know any problems that might exist in your chimney system.