Chimneys should be cleaned and inspected at least once a year--more frequently if creosote is building up. When you have your chimney cleaned, have your dryer vent cleaned out as well. Lint build-up in dryer vents is a common cause of residential fires.

 

Excellent information about chimneys and their maintenance is available on the site of the Chimney Safety Institute of America

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They also have a lot of videos 

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The following local chimney sweeps come recommended:

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• John Gray (a Captain in our neighboring Orland Volunteer Fire Department and a career firefighter with the City of Bangor) operates as Riverside Chimney Sweep — he will inspect and sweep chimneys, install stainless steel liners and clean dryer vents—all fire-prevention services. John is certified and fully insured. You can contact him at 949-0781 or gmatter21@yahoo.com.

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• Able Chimney Company, LLC., (207) 947-2244 is a well-established company out of Bangor. Complete information about their services is on their site at www.ablechimneycompany.com

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