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    VictorDavid Posts: 7, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 19, 2009, 02:18 PM
    Chemeny Cleaning
    I just bought a new house and the house has chemeny that no one used for very long time. Is there a way I can clean it myself or I should call a company to do it?
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    Jan 19, 2009, 02:24 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by VictorDavid View Post
    I just bought a new house and the house has chemeny that no one used for very long time. Is there a way i can clean it my self or i should call a company to do it?


    Call a company - didn't your homeowners insurance require that it be professional cleaned and inspected in order to write the coverage?
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    twinkiedooter Posts: 12,172, Reputation: 1054
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    Jan 19, 2009, 02:31 PM

    Don't use it until professionally cleaned due to the built up creosote in the chimney. Chimney fires are quite common and can prove to be very expensive as well.
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