Time to Sweep your Chimney?

The latest statistics show that there are approximately 7,000 chimney fires a year in England. Cheshire firefighters deal with approximately 100 chimney fires in Cheshire annually. Most chimney fires are preventable.

Before the colder winter months set in and you begin to use your fires and burners again this is a gentle reminder to please keep yourself and your family safe from fire by ensuring your chimney or flue liner is swept regularly in line with the guidelines as outlined below:

• Oil- Once a year
• Gas- Once a year
• Bituminous coal- Twice a year
• Wood- Up to four times a year
• Smokeless coals- At least once a year

Our local Audlem based Chimney Sweep; Ian F Reynolds is happy to advise and help as required. He can be contacted on 07593 444882 or through www.ianfreynolds.co.uk.
Ian is developing a very positive reputation and is extremely active in Audlem and the surrounding area.If the worst should happen, a smoke alarm can give you the extra time you need to escape in a house fire- make sure you test yours regularly.

However please minimise the overall risk by keeping your chimney clean.

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