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9/17/2007 Press Release

Do Your Homework before Hiring a Chimney Sweep

Plainfield, IN – September 17, 2007- Before the start of this heating season, the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) urges homeowners to schedule a chimney inspection in order to identify hidden system defects to reduce the likelihood that they potentially become hazardous. 

CSIA recommends annual chimney inspections and maintenance by a qualified professional to ensure that your home heating system functions as efficiently as possible. Because proper care and attention to service can help protect people from unfriendly fires and carbon monoxide poisonings, it is important to choose the professional wisely.

“Hiring the right professional to inspect and maintain the system is one of the most important step that a homeowner can take to ensure safety and efficiency”, states Ashley Eldridge, CSIA director of education. 

While the CSIA recommends that people consider a CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep®, the organization offers homeowners these three straightforward tips to help find a qualified chimney professional:

  1. Verify advertised credentials. Reputable national credentials must be renewed on a regular basis to remain valid. Check with the organization granting the credentials to be sure that the individual you hire holds the credential he or she advertises.  
  2. Ask for and check references. Conscientious companies will have references available from previous clients and are eager to share reports from local consumer advocacy organizations such as the Better Business Bureau or Angie’s List.
  3. Learn the language of chimneys to level the playing field. The interactive fireplace glossary at www.CSIA.org outlines the thirteen most important terms you need to know to communicate with any professional chimney sweep. The site also offers short presentations on chimney sweeping and inspection processes.

For further information on chimney and venting safety, chimney inspections, what to expect when you hire a CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep and to locate a CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep, homeowners are encouraged to visit www.CSIA.org or call (800) 536-0118.

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The Chimney Safety Institute of America, established in 1983, is a non-profit, educational institution, dedicated to educating the public about the prevention of chimney and venting safety hazards. The CSIA sponsors National Chimney Safety Week, which runs this year from September 30- October 6, 2007

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  • Homeowner Resources
    • Community Resources
    • How to Hire a Chimney Sweep >
      • Multiple Estimates - Now What?
      • About Chimney Inspections
    • Why CSIA Credentials are the Industry Standard
    • About Your Chimney & Venting System >
      • Anatomy of Your Fireplace
      • Chimney Liners
      • How do Chimneys Work? Design & Function of Chimneys.
      • Chimney Safety Overview
      • Gas Appliances
      • Oil-fired Appliances
      • Water & Your Masonry Chimney
    • The Facts About Chimney Fires
    • Properly Storing & Burning Wood >
      • How to Select Firewood
      • How to Build a Top-Down Burn
      • Installing Woodstoves and Inserts
      • Handling Wood Ash
    • Clothes Dryer Safety
    • Chimney Swifts
    • Free Inspection and Sweep
    • FAQ
  • Get Certified
    • National Chimney Sweep Training School
    • CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep
    • CSIA Certified Dryer Exhaust Technician
    • CSIA Master Chimney Sweep
    • Renew Your Credential
    • CSIA Exam Administration
    • Approved Exam Proctors
    • ProctorU
  • Education
    • Class Schedule
    • In-Person Training
    • CSIA eLearning >
      • Subscription
      • À La Carte
      • Online Chimney Physics
      • Lining Masonry Chimneys with Stainless Steel
      • Certified Chimney Sweep® Online Review
      • Certified Dryer Exhaust Technician® Online Review
    • CSIA ROADSHOW
    • Apply for CEUs
    • Military Benefits
    • Instructors
  • Partner with Us
    • CSIA Accepted Products >
      • ChimFex Fire Suppressant
      • CSL Creosote Sweeping Log
      • Duraflame Firelogs
      • Duct Cleaners Supply
      • National Chimney
      • SaverSystems
    • CSIA Access
    • Donor Recognition
    • Sweep Away Cancer
  • Sweep Shop
  • About
    • Mission & Leadership
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    • MEDIA INQUIRIES >
      • Annual Chimney Fire and Carbon Monoxide Statistics
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      • CSIA Video Library
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    • Sweeps Week
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    • Privacy Policy & Terms of Use
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