Thanks to Clean Sweep for this episode of Tips from the Pros about how to diagnose common chimney smells.
Now that the colder months are here, it’s time to prepare your chimney for cozy nights by the fire. However, sometimes you start a fire or open the fireplace only to find an unpleasant smell. At Clean Sweep, we regularly receive calls about strange and suspicious odors coming from chimneys and fireplaces.
What Are the Most Common Chimney Smells?
- Animals: If an animal unfortunately got trapped in your chimney and was unable to leave, it could leave behind a rotting or decaying odor. You may not notice a smell but you hear scratching, crying or scurrying from your chimney. That’s a sign that you have an animal stuck inside...
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