Bob M wrote:
On 7 Jun 2006 17:10:01 -0700, "grodenhiATgmailDOTcom"
wrote:
The bottom of the clean out (or top of the ash, don't know how deep the
ash is) appears to be about 3-6 inches from the bottom of the cleanout
door in the basement. How deep should the clean out be?
I don't know how deep it should be, I just cleaned it out to the bottom. I'd
guess maybe 6 inches. Ours was packed solid to above the door. If it went much
higher it would start blocking the flue. We had furnace guys come in regularly
to clean the furnace, but never had a chimney cleaner. Guess I thought the
furnace people would look at that ash box once in a while.
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no matter what the cause I would add a chimney cap metal cover so
animals birds and rain cant get inside.
my guess is the top of the chimney is cracked, did you have the home
inspected before buying?