Fireplace Village provides safety inspection and cleaning service for wood burning stoves and wood inserts. The service encompasses the following items and include the chimney and venting system. Fireplace Village and the National Fireplace Institute recommend annual inspection and cleaning of wood burning appliances. The service fee is $199.
1) Clean glass and interior creosote buildup
2) Clean exterior of unit
3) Inspect blowers, if applicable
4) Inspect clearances
5) Inspect air shutter operation
6) Inspect baffles
7) Inspect gaskets (replacement gaskets may be ordered at additional charge)
8)Inspect secondary burn chambers and air exchange tubes
9) Inspect insulating blankets
10) Inspect firebrick, grates, soapstone for warping of steel or cast iron parts
11) Inspect handles
12) Inspect brackets, bolts, screws for rust
13) Inspect catalysts, if applicable
14) Inspect damper control assembly
15) Inspect stones and bricks for wear
16) Vacuum firebox
17) Inspect for sooting and fly ash formation
18) Inspect all seals
19) Inspect quality and storage of wood
20) Instruct homeowner on operational procedures for best performance
21) Advise homeowner of maintenance requirements
22) Clean venting
23) Clean clean-out (ash dump cleaning additional charge)
Chimney Inspection (all items below only if readily accessible)
24) Inspect venting seals, if applicable
25) Inspect liner
26) Inspect chimney cap
27) Inspect chimney crown for cracks
28) Look for signs of water damage in brickwork
29) Inspect flashing for structural integrity
30) Inspect flashing seal
31) Inspect storm collar and seal
Contact Fireplace Village today to schedule your annual wood burning appliance service. Annual inspection and cleaning increases the life of the stove and reduces the risk of improper operation.
