Once a year, sweep, sweep, sweep!

Since the decree of July 20, 2023he is obligatory to maintain at least once every twelve monthsfireplaces and heating, cooking and combustion hot water production appliances. It is also obligatory to sweep the flues.

What are the risks in the event of a faulty chimney sweep?

A chimney flue is used to evacuate the products of combustion. But over time it accumulates the rest, the bistre (crust formed from the result) and creosote (oils extracted from wood tar or coal). These highly flammable deposits can cause a fire.

Your health may also be threatened because these deposits, blocking the duct, promote the production of carbon monoxide. This gas is odorless and carbon monoxide poisoning can be fatal. If, after turning on your combustion heater, you experience headaches, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, call 15 or 112.

Do I do it myself or delegate?

Calling a professional for chimney sweeping is not obligatory but is strongly recommended.. Indeed, in the event of a loss and lack of proof of chimney sweeping carried out by an approved professional, your insurer may refuse to compensate you. The professional cleans the conduit, rids it of soot and deposits, checks the connection pipes along the entire length of the conduit, repairs it if necessary and issue a chimney sweep certificate serving as proof for your insurer.

To find out if a professional is approved, you can consult the trade and companies register (RCS) on the site Infogreffe.****