Sentences with phrase «chimney fire»

Fireplaces should be regularly inspected to prevent chimney fires, and protective fire - screens and / or baby gates should be used to keep little ones safe.

Pellet stoves can be a greener alternative to traditional wood stoves and fireplaces: «Pellet stoves pollute so little that they don't require certification from the EPA, they create no creosote (chimney fire fodder), and fall well within clean air standards.

• Have your wood - burning fireplace inspected, cleaned and repaired to prevent chimney fires and carbon monoxide poisoning.

Have a fireplace inspection and sweeping done by a professional at least once a year, or after burning a cord of wood, to minimize the chance of a chimney fire.

The inspector looks for creosote buildup, cracks and obstructions such as birds» nests and debris — problems that can contribute to chimney fires or carbon monoxide.

If you have 1/4 inch of creosote, don't use the fireplace until it's cleaned — a chimney fire could occur at any time.

So the best way to prevent a chimney fire is to sweep your chimney regularly (or hire a professional).

Chimney fires are dangerous, expensive, and hard to control.