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Cleanout for galvanized chimney
I have a galvanized chimney, no bricks, no stones, no tile liner, just
one galvanized sheet metal pipe within another, to keep the outside cool, and an oil furnace in the basement. Is there supposed to be a cleanout in the house? Can I/should I put one in? No one who has been here to clean the furnace has ever said a word about cleaning the chimney. And I usually watched, so I know they didn't do it. I also have a metal chimney for the fireplace. Each chimeny has a metal chimney cap. Because I thought wood made fireplace chimneys dirty, I even had a chimney sweep to clean the fireplace chimney and after he left, I was sure he cleaned that one only and didn't even ask me if I wanted the other one cleaned. I think I would have said yes. Does it need it? I found a brush and poles at 80% off so I bought a set but I can't go up on the roof in the winter. Brick chimneys have cleanouts, but before the closet under the steps was full of junk, I've been behind the furnace and I sure don't remember seeing anything like that. Is it possible that my galvanized chimney has no cleanout? Should I put one in? Would it be hard? IIRC the chimney starts about six feet above the basement floor. TIA |
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