Free Standing Wood Stoves
A freestanding wood stove is slightly challenging to clean. The pipes that are connected to the top of the freestanding stove that turn into the masonry chimney usually require disconnection.
The process of disconnecting and reconnecting the pipes can be difficult. If the pipes are not required to be disconnected and reconnected, then there is no additional charge for the cleaning process.
Freestanding wood stoves is a great way to heat your home; however, many of the freestanding wood stoves generate lots of creosote. If you burn wood in your wood stove, you need to have it cleaned at least once a year.
How Free Standing Wood Stove Cleaning is Distinct from Wood Stove Inserts
Free-standing wood stoves provide an excellent way to keep your home warm during the winter. However, the purpose of a free-standing wood stove is the same as that of wood stove inserts; the maintenance and cleaning process is different. Inserts are constructed as part of the fireplace structure, whereas free-standing stoves are standalone heating units that fit into a chimney or venting system. Due to this distinction, creosote accumulation can happen not just within the stove and flue, but even in the stovepipe that leads to the chimney. Hence, regular cleaning is extremely essential to maintain the airflow and keep the free-standing stove free from clogs, which ultimately minimizes the risk of chimney fires.
Unlike inserts, free-standing wood stoves tend to have more controlled surfaces, but their vertical stovepipes can be prone to creosote buildup more rapidly because of high draft pull. Without a professional chimney cleaning service, homeowners might experience poor heating performance, spillage of smoke, or even concealed fire danger.
Facing similar issues? Contact us now to schedule chimney cleaning.
Why Choose A Step in Time Chimney Sweep?
At A Step in Time Chimney Sweep, we do more than just clean on the surface. Our CSIA-certified technicians examine the whole system, the stove, stovepipe, and chimney, to ensure the free-standing wood stove works efficiently and you enjoy the winters in warmth.
Founded by Mr. Ray Gessner, a licensed chimney professional in Virginia, the company holds a great record of delivering compliant chimney cleaning and repair services to homeowners in Virginia and other places. Our technicians and chimney inspectors are highly qualified and experienced enough to make sure your free-standing wood stove never becomes a reason for any deadly house fire.
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Our Service Benchmark - Standards Set by Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA)
As wood-burning stoves became popular in American residential areas, safety issues increased with creosote buildup and fire hazards. As a result, the National Chimney Sweep Guild (NCSG) created CSIA in 1983 as its educational non-profit division.
Objective of CSIA:
– Certify chimney sweeps
– Educate homeowners
– Enhance fire safety standards
In addition to CSIA’s efforts, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) released NFPA 211 standards, the country’s most respected code for chimneys, fireplaces, vents, and solid-fuel burning appliances. NFPA 211 establishes the standard for inspection, installation, and maintenance, giving homeowners easy-to-follow safety instructions.
With an adherence to CSIA certification practices and NFPA 211 standards, A Step in Time Chimney Sweep gives homeowners excellent chimney service attributed with professionalism, safety, and expertise.
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