Fireplaces, Heating Stoves, Flues and Chimneys - Do I need to have the chimney cleaned annually?

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checkin_in
10-20-09, 03:05 PM
I have a fireplace (that I don't use) and heat my house with oil and a heat pump (so I use very little oil each year).

Do I need to have my chimney cleaned annually?

Thank you!

goldstar
10-20-09, 03:21 PM
No. The problem comes when burning wood which loads the chimney with creosote and soot.