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The main culprit behind a clogged chimney is typically creosote.

Creosote is a combustible substance that forms in your chimney as wood is burned in the fireplace. It’s no secret that burning wood creates smoke, but with this smoke comes toxic fumes and vapors as well. And as all of these things flow up to the top of your chimney, they cool, condense, and turn into a dark and sticky substance that clings to your chimney’s interior walls – that’s creosote.

There are a few big problems with creosote:

• It can easily catch on fire. Creosote is highly combustible, and if a lot of it builds up in your chimney, your chances of experiencing a chimney fire will increase substantially. Chimney fires are known for damaging your masonry, destroying chimney components, and making your fireplace unfit and unsafe for use. They’re also known for often occurring quietly, meaning you could have experienced once without realizing it. 

• It breaks down your bricks and mortar. Masonry is strong and durable, but it’s not resistant to everything. And creosote’s corrosive nature can slowly work to break it down more and more until you’re left with cracks, gaps, and holes that need professional attention.

• It’s harmful to chimney liners. Like with your masonry, creosote can also break down your chimney liner, leaving both your home and system more vulnerable to further damage. Liners play a vital role in helping your fireplace operate safely, so doing everything to protect yours is a must – that means getting your sweeping booked right away.

• It clogs things up. As creosote builds up, it can create some major blockages. This affects airflow, causing your system to run less efficiently and likely send smoke and other harmful fumes back into your home.