
Stove & Chimney Liner Warranties: Why Sweeping and Servicing Matter
If you’ve recently had a wood-burning or multi-fuel stove installed, it can be tempting to think you won’t need to worry about sweeping or servicing
Practical chimney care advice from Cambridgeshire’s HETAS-registered specialists — sweeping tips, seasonal maintenance, safety guidance, and everything you need to know to keep your chimney working safely.

If you’ve recently had a wood-burning or multi-fuel stove installed, it can be tempting to think you won’t need to worry about sweeping or servicing

Opening up an old blocked fireplace? Learn what to check, why the chimney should be swept before use and when further investigation may be needed.

Seasoned wood is firewood that has been allowed to dry so that much of its natural moisture has evaporated. For burning at home, the important

For most households burning firewood, a simple digital pin-type moisture meter is the best choice. Look for a clear percentage display, a range that comfortably

The best way to store firewood is off the ground, protected from rain and with plenty of airflow around the logs. Simply leaving wood for

The top-down method lights a wood fire from the top of the fuel stack rather than underneath it. Larger logs sit at the bottom, with

If water or rain is coming down your chimney, it is worth investigating rather than assuming it is normal. A small amount of rain can

Chimney fires happen when combustible deposits inside the flue ignite. Tar and creosote are particularly important because they can build up when fuel burns inefficiently