Why Your Drafty Chimney Is Sabotaging Your Clean Energy Goals
Schedule annual inspections with certified professionals like Mason Chimney Repair to catch cracks, blockages, and deteriorating mortar before they become expensive energy drains. A damaged chimney flue can pull heated air directly out of your home, forcing your HVAC system to work overtime and adding 15-30% to your heating bills.
Clean creosote buildup at least once per year, more frequently if you burn wood regularly. This tar-like substance not only creates fire hazards but also narrows your flue opening, disrupting the proper draft needed for efficient combustion and causing …
