How Often Should You Have Your Chimney Cleaned? (The Complete 2026 Guide)
The answer to how often you should have your chimney cleaned is: at least once per year for all chimney types. Wood-burning fireplaces used three or more times per week need cleaning every six months. Gas chimneys require annual inspections even without visible soot. The NFPA and CSIA both recommend this minimum schedule. Chimney fires […]