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title: How often should I clean my chimney?
description: We recommend getting your chimney professionally cleaned at least once a year even if you don’t light as many fires. An unused chimney can become a home for bats, cockroaches, mice, raccoons, and other critters, leading to a whole different…
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updated: "2025-07-07"
category: General Inquiries
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# How often should I clean my chimney?

We recommend getting your chimney professionally cleaned at least once a year even if you don’t light as many fires. An unused chimney can become a home for bats, cockroaches, mice, raccoons, and other critters, leading to a whole different kind of risk.