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How to Look After Your Open Fire or Log Burner

catfishBy catfishDecember 6, 2024No Comments3 Mins Read
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If you’re considering getting a fireplace or you already have one, it’s best to know how to maintain it. A fireplace is a wonderful addition to a living room, especially in the cold winter, but only if it works properly. If you don’t look after your fireplace, it might not light properly and could even be a fire risk.

Keep it Clean

Both log burners and open fireplaces will generate ash as they burn. Typically, open fireplaces have more ash, but you still have to keep them clean. The fireplace should have a grate that allows you to push the ash into a holder below it, and it’s best to do this before you light each fire.

Saying this, if the ash is still hot, you might be able to keep it there and use it to either relight the next fire or at least make it easier to light. This happens if you keep the fire constantly lit, and is easier to achieve with log burners.

Otherwise, keep an eye on the accumulation of ash. Too much ash will make it harder to light the fire. Empty the container into another ash bin and, when the ash is cold, you can bin it or use it for compost.

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Chimney Sweeping

As well as keeping the fireplace itself clean, you need to keep the chimney clean. This isn’t something you can do yourself, but it isn’t something you have to handle that often. Depending on how often you light the fire, you might need an annual chimney sweep to make sure everything is okay.

If you neglect this, your fire might struggle to light. Even worse, debris further up the chimney might set alight, which could cause a fire. If you move into a home with a fireplace, ask when it was last cleaned and inspected and, if in doubt, get it sorted.

The Right Fuel

Not all fuel is created equally. Most people use a combination of firewood and coal, although you can use paper, kindling, and firelighters to get the fire going. 

First, check what fuel you can use on your fireplace. Some fireplaces are only designed to burn wood, while others can burn coal. Next, make sure you get the best fuel for the job.

You can’t just throw random wood on a fire, especially if you don’t know whether it’s been varnished or treated. Instead, get firewood that has been dried and chopped already. 

You can chop your own firewood, but always make sure it is light and doesn’t have a lot of moisture. Firewood can either be kiln-dried or air dried, which takes much longer.

Safe Fires

Fireplaces can be dangerous, especially if you have children or pets. You can use a fire guard to prevent them from getting too close and burning themselves. 

It’s also a good idea to use tools and heatproof gloves when dealing with the fire, so you’re less likely to get burned yourself. Always get a carbon monoxide monitor when you have a fire.

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