Did you know that a total of 3,243 chimney fires occurred in England, Wales and Scotland in 2022/23, with around 40% taking place in England between January and March.
A good chimney is essential to the continuing efficient and safe operation of all solid fuel burning heating and cooking appliances. HETAS recommends that chimney sweeping is best carried out by a HETAS Approved Sweep at least once a year, depending upon the appliance and fuel being used.
Why use a HETAS Approved Chimney Sweep?
- You can be confident that a sweep has obtained the necessary training to safely sweep the chimney.
- Receive documentation following your successful sweep.
- Have the ability to make an informed choice with a large number of sweeps registered, covering areas of the UK.
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HETAS encourage having your chimney swept at least twice a year when burning wood and at least once a year when burning smokeless fuels. The best times to have your chimney swept are just before the start of the heating season and after your stove has not been used over a prolonged period.
It is important to ensure that you have left sufficient time after your last fire to let any ash cool and remove any unburnt fuel.
Although your sweep can’t guarantee a mess-free sweeping experience, they will lay sheets to protect your furnishings from any soot or debris. It is also advisable to completely clear the area surrounding of items and cover nearby soft furnishings or furniture.
Sweeping your chimney is a vital part of owning a wood-burning or multifuel stove or fireplace. A regular sweep is essential for getting rid of any deposits or debris that can put you at risk of a chimney fire.
In the UK there are thousands of avoidable chimney fires every year. Around 40% of chimney fires in England take place between January and March.
Using a trained HETAS Approved Sweep can help avoid becoming a fire statistic. Regardless of what type of chimney you have, or even if it’s lined, it will still need regular sweeping.
HETAS Approved chimney sweeps come equipped with the wide variety of tools needed to tackle any sweep. Every chimney and every blockage is different – not every chimney can be swept in the same manner, so it is necessary for chimney sweeps to carry a range of rods, brushes, and safety equipment to ensure your chimney is safe and efficient. Getting your chimney routinely swept will save you money and keep your home safe from chimney fires and carbon monoxide poisoning.
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HETAS Approved Retailers give you confidence in getting a suitable, efficient and safe wood burning or biomass appliance for your home. All approved retailers contain at least one HETAS trained showroom staff member, meaning quality advice can be given to the end-user that meets a good standard of service.
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HETAS is the only competent person scheme specialising in the installation of solid fuel and biomass appliances. The HETAS ‘Find Installer’ search makes it easy to find your nearest HETAS Installer of solid fuel, wood and biomass appliances.
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HETAS has launched a new registration scheme for engineers to demonstrate competency in the servicing and maintenance of domestic and commercial biomass appliances.
Chimney Sweeps
A good chimney is essential to the continuing efficient and safe operation of all solid fuel burning heating and cooking appliances. HETAS recommends that chimney sweeping is best carried out by a HETAS Approved Sweep at least once a year, depending upon the appliance and fuel being used.
Servicing
Servicing your stove is critically important if you want to keep it operating efficiently and safely. HETAS servicing technicians can give your stove the expert attention it needs to ensure it can perform safely and efficiently. Our search allows you to filter for servicing for stoves, stoves with boilers and biomass systems.
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HETAS has introduced the new Cleaner Choice Product Approval Scheme focused on raising industry standards and driving consumers towards the cleanest burning biomass and solid fuel appliances proven to go above and beyond in minimising harmful particle emissions, reducing the impact of their use on air quality and the environment.