The liners inside chimney and furnace flues are there to protect the system, adjacent materials and your home and family. Believe it or not, until the early 1900s, few chimneys were built with protective liners. Today, we know that furnace flue liners and chimney liners perform very important jobs.
Chimney & Furnace Flue InspectionsWe always recommend that our Fairfield County customers schedule annual inspections for their chimneys and furnaces. Inspections are especially important to have done if you’ve recently moved into your new home.
Our experienced chimney and venting inspectors will look closely at your liner, checking for signs of damage and debris buildup that could hinder the smooth drafting of smoke, gases and toxins.
For all types of liner systems, our inspections include video imaging technology. This allows us to examine otherwise hidden areas within your flue and detect the earliest signs of trouble.
Heat, moisture-buildup and time-in-service all can affect a chimney flue liner over time. If the liner surface cracks or breaks, dangerous combustion gases – whether it’s a gas furnace or a wood-burning fireplace – could seep into the living areas of your Fairfield County home.
Among the most dangerous of these gases is carbon monoxide. This gas is invisible and odorless, but it is known to be potentially fatal to people and animals when inhaled. Working CO monitors near the appliance are a good start, but nothing replaces annual safety inspections.
Chimney liners & furnace flue liners are prone to housing debris. Gas furnaces don’t create creosote like wood fireplaces do, but they can have particulate buildups that can hamper the smooth drafting of the appliance if they are not addressed with cleanings or replacement.
Chimney liners that draft wood-burning fireplaces and inserts are notorious for collecting large amounts of flammable creosote, which is produced by the condensation of smoke during a fire. Most chimney fires are caused by creosote igniting, so creosote removal during chimney cleanings is important.
If your Fairfield County chimney and/or furnace flue isn’t protected on the outdoors side, debris can move into the system. Leaves, twigs and small animals are of primary concern. In chimneys, these animals often build nests, which add to the debris problem.
Chimney & Furnace Liner Repair, Installation & CleaningNational Chimney Service provides complete repairs on all types of chimney liners and furnace flue liners. We’ve served Fairfield County residents for more than 20 years with the right solutions for their home-heating appliance vent systems.
Minor damage to liners often can be repaired. More severe damage usually calls for the complete replacement of the liner.
Our new liners are built from 316 UL Listed stainless steel, which will give you many years of reliable, safe service before needing a replacement.
When your liner system is full of debris, our trained chimney sweeps have the tools and experience to safely remove the clutter and allow your liner to once again efficiently send smoke and combustion gases out of your home.
If you’re having issues with your chimney flue or furnace flue, or if it’s time for a thorough chimney inspection, we work year-round to keep your home and family safe. Speak with a flue and venting professional today at (203) 614-9765.
