As winter approaches in New England, ensuring safe heating with wood or pellet-burning appliances is critical. Key recommendations include annual chimney sweeps to prevent creosote buildup, which poses fire hazards. Professional inspections of the chimney, flue liners, and connections to home's boiler and water heater are essential to avoid carbon monoxide risks. Homeowners should also ensure that the flue damper works properly and maintain the ash dump for safe operation.
By far the most important concern for wood or pellet burning is keeping the flue free of hazards.
It's not uncommon for animals to nest in the liner during the warmer months; a professional should sweep the flue liner all the way down to the firebox.
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