Which brush is used for cleaning chimney?
Wire bristle chimney brushes are most commonly used and generally do a great job. Homeowner versions and Master Sweep versions are available. The Master Sweep version has more bristles and will generally make the job easier and faster. Wire bristle brushes are not recommended for metal chimney flues.
Can you clean a chimney yourself?
In many cases, you can clean the chimney yourself and save a few hundred dollars. Removing ordinary chimney soot is pretty simple. But if you have heavy creosote buildup, you’ll have to call in a pro.
What is the best chimney brush to use?
The curved handle wire brush comes with our kits and is a great chimney brush for cleaning in between tight spaces and has strong wire bristles. The scout chimney brush is a great chimney brush for cleaning around the damper and bottom of the flue and has durable poly bristles.
How long do chimney brushes last?
If you are a homeowner with a poly brush, most likely, you’ll get 4-5 seasons of use out of it before it starts to wear down. A professional chimney sweep will see a poly brush last half that time. With a steel brush, a typical homeowner using is a few times each season will see anywhere between 8 to 10 seasons of use out of it.
What is a noodle chimney brush used for?
The unique noodle chimney brush can be bent to reach into hard to reach places and the milbury brush is an all purpose brush for sweeping up ashes. We also carry the ProKleen Rotary Chimney Cleaning System and should be used when normal chimney cleaning is not enough and the chimney is coated with an extreme case of hard creosote.
Do you sell a 5’diameter wire chimney brush with 1/4 NPT thread?
Do you sell a 5″ diameter wire chimney brush with a 1/4″ NPT thread? Unfortunately, we do not have access to any 5″ brushes with a 1/4″ NPT.