Are you noticing that smoke is not rising in your fireplace? Do you have excess soot, ashes, or other debris in your firebox? Are your gas logs or rocks dirty? If so, it sounds like your fireplace is in need of inspection and cleaning.

Let the expert technicians at Majestic Distributing-House of Fireplaces inspect your gas fireplace and clean it to your complete satisfaction. Contact us at (847) 741-5903 , visit us at our showroom in Elgin, IL, or submit an online form to request a call back.

Schedule Your Fireplace Cleaning Service

A clean fireplace is a safe fireplace. Maintain your fireplace by keeping it free from soot, ashes, creosote, or other materials that can restrict air movement, cause an unpleasant odor, and/or cause a fire to ignite. Schedule an appointment today by calling us at (847) 741-5903 or submitting a request to get a call back.

How Often Should I Schedule a Fireplace Cleaning?

If you regularly use your fireplace, we recommend you have it inspected and cleaned once a year. If you’ve just moved into a home with an existing fireplace, we recommend you have it inspected before you use it, so you are aware of the condition and how well it has been maintained.

Our technician will carefully inspect your vented or vent-free gas fireplace for accumulated dust, debris, or creosote. They will check the firebox, damper, chimney pipe, and exhaust vent for any loose materials or blockages, like bird nests. If there are repairs to be made, they will advise you of the issues. After a thorough cleaning, they will put things back in their proper place and clean the work area before leaving your home.

Fireplace Cleaning Tips

Tips on Cleaning a Wood-Burning Fireplace

Safety is the main priority when it comes to cleaning your wood-burning fireplace. To avoid creating a fire in your home, make sure you stay on top of dirt and debris that can collect in your firebox or up your chimney flue and create a fire hazard.

If you are tackling this project yourself, here are a few tips from our experts:

• Wear goggles and a mask to avoid inhaling potentially harmful materials or odors.
• Have a vacuum available to control the dust that can go airborne while you’re cleaning.
• Follow all safety precautions if you are climbing a ladder on the outside of your home to access and clean the chimney, or cap it to keep animals from entering or building a home.

Tips on Cleaning a Gas Fireplace

Before you start poking around the inside of your gas fireplace, make sure you turn off the gas. Tips for cleaning include:

• Have a hand-held vacuum on hand to clean the burner and combustion chamber.
• Before you start removing components, take a screenshot to ensure you return everything to its proper location and configuration.
• Inspect for dust on logs, rocks, and chamber walls.
• Test the gas logs and check the pilot light to ensure they are working properly.
• Remove and clean the rocks and logs by washing and rinsing them.
• Reassemble and return all elements to their proper position.