If you have a chimney you owe it to your family, and your home to get your chimney cleaned. Why you may ask, well this article from Home Advisor explains how getting your chimney cleaned will save you home.

If you own a fireplace, chimney maintenance is not optional. Deadly fires, carbon monoxide poisoning, and expensive chimney repairs are only some of the more serious consequences associated with neglected chimney maintenance. Whether you need to know what you can expect with chimney cleaning and inspections or whether you need a more detailed explanation of these potential dangers, if you haven’t had your chimney cleaned in the past year, you need to know the following.