How Do You Clean A Wood Stove Chimney Flue?
Wood stoves or wood heaters need their flues cleaned at least twice during the heating season if they are used continuously. Cleaning the chimney is a simple process that takes very little equipment or time. Measure the circumference of your flue and purchase the correct size chimney brush at your local hardware store. Ask the store employee for help if you have trouble determining which brush to get. Purchase connecting rod handles for the brush. Attach the rods to the brush. And set against the side of the house near the chimney. Set the ladder in place. Climb on the roof and lower the brush into the chimney. With the rod push the brush to the bottom of the chimney. Pull up and repeat the process several times or until you no longer hear build up falling from the chimney. Wear heavy gloves and remove all debris from the clean out on your chimney. If your chimney does not have a clean out, remove the lower section of flue pipe and clean the pipe.
