Spring is in the air, and though the season may give your
fireplace an amount of rest, there are still things that you should do to
maintain your fireplace for optimum efficiency and safety. Here are a few
things that you can do to maintain that perfect and functional fixture in your
home:
- Wood Burning Fireplace:
Cleanliness is the perfect maintenance for a wood burning fireplace. Make sure you take this time to vacuum out all the ash from the
firebox, and remove any residual soot from the walls and lower part of the
chimney. The spring and summer are also the perfect times to have your chimney
examined for its annual maintenance. Every year, thousands of house fires are
started in the chimney do to improper maintenance, so it is of most importance
that your chimney is expected and cleaned by a professional at least once a
year. This warm weather brings the perfect time for this to be done by one of
the professionals in New Jersey’s A&J Fireplaces.
- Gas Fireplaces:
You won’t have to worry about the ash, but there is still
other things that have to be done with a gas fireplace. After the gas valves are turned to the off position,
and the gas is completely cool, remove the front face of the fireplace, and
carefully remove the glass assembly. It is probably best if you follow the
owner’s manual during these steps. Place the glass on a soft surface and wipe
down both sides of the glass with a soft cloth and a cleaner designed specifically
for this purpose. Before putting the glass back on the fireplace unit, clean
the inside from any dust or dirt with a soft brush or a vacuum. You also should inspect your fireplace for
any damage, rust, or flaking. Make sure you call a dealer, like A&JFireplaces, if any replacement part are needed.
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