Creosote is a part of a chimney sweep’s day, but creosote is an inevitable part of burning a wood fire in your fireplace. People often think that creosote buildup occurs whenever a furnace is used, but this is not the case. Chimney Clean Out and Creosote Formation A common problem with a wood stove which results in creosote buildup is a poorly designed wood burning stove. Airtight stoves have been the better option for a long time. They are designed to allow the wood to burn longer at a relatively low heat, meaning that the fire needs additional wood for fuel less often, but also provides incomplete combustion. Most of the wood does not produce heat but produces smoke, and since the flue system is relatively cool, it condenses in creosote form in the flue. A newer, EPA certified, stove burns fuel more efficiently and reduces creosote buildup. If a lot of smoke billows out of your chimney, it means that your fire is not hot enough and therefore not very effective at warming your home. Another cause of creosote build up is because of chimneys that draw improperly. If the ratio between flue size and the firebox is not correct, the products of combustion will not be released out of the chimney as quickly as necessary. This causes the gases to cool off and condense, thus causing creosote buildup. We have expert units for Chimney cleaning montgomery and we can give a very affordable price for a very professional chimney cleaning. Call us now!