All kinds of weird sounds can come from a chimney. If you are hearing whooshing, thumbing, howling, or clunking around your fireplace, wait to call in the supernatural investigators. It is most likely the sounds from animals that have gotten into the flue or other common chimney problems.
Call the CSIA-certified chimney sweeps at Chimney Solutions for all your chimney and fireplace needs if you live in the Atlanta GA area.
What’s Haunting Your Chimney?Animals
You may have birds, bats, rodents, or other small animals lurking in your chimney! They often use the space as shelter. Their noises may be what you are hearing.
Wind
Wind whistling through the chimney can create a downdraft! These sounds are familiar to chimney owners.
If animals are the issue, call Chimney Solutions! We will install a custom chimney cap or cover to keep animals, tree debris, and everything spooky out of your chimney.
If wind is blowing down your chimney then it is time to take a look at your damper. It is also good to have a chimney inspection just to make sure that the air isn’t coming from somewhere spookier than your open damper.
If you hear Popping, creaking or cracking you might be dealing with some chimney wear. This could be decaying masonry, an old chimney liner, or simply a dirty flue.
Ticking, tapping or rumbling are common sounds of an active chimney fire. Large amounts of dense smoke coming from either end of the chimney is another common sign of a chimney fire.
Call 911! Evacuate people and animals from the house and wait for emergency services to arrive. Do not attempt to put out a chimney fire on your own. When the emergency is safe, schedule a chimney inspection before using your fireplace again.
If you ever hear Popping, creaking or cracking, schedule your annual chimney sweep and inspection so that one of the Chimney Solutions experts can identify the problem and solve it correctly.
Some damage is spooker than soundsYou should pay attention to other signs that your chimney may be in trouble. Ghosts aren’t the only spooky situation this fall. Check your chimney regularly for signs of leaking, white staining, missing bricks, missing chimney caps, and any other abnormalities.
Annual chimney inspections can bring you peace. Let us check out your haunted chimney as well as prevent fires, deadly carbon monoxide poisoning, and structural deficiencies. Call us today to schedule an appointment in the Metro Atlanta or Chattanooga areas. Fill out our simple contact form to book your appointment.
