What the chimney sweep must definitely check

Important date: main turning

An important and well-known measure is this Main turnwhich must take place once a year. The chimney sweep checks and cleans all chimney-related fireplaces (heating and hot water devices). Functionality and any defects. This prevents chimney fires, blockages caused by loose brickwork or insect and bird nests. Malfunctions can be eliminated and the danger from exhaust or smoke emissions can be eliminated. “You should be present at this appointment and make sure that all areas to be checked are freely accessible,” advises Peter Hönig from the Vienna Chimney Sweepers’ Guild. “The chimney sweep comes to every house four times a year.”

Duties of the smoke sweeper

In addition, exhaust gas measurements must be carried out regularly. For most systems in Vienna, this is required every four years. The Test intervals vary from federal state to federal state, in Lower Austria it takes about three years. This measurement provides objective information about the Condition of the fireplacewhether this is set to save energy and costs or to be environmentally friendly. After the exhaust gas measurement, you will receive a test result and, if the result is positive, a test sticker that will be attached to the device.

With the Air Composite Check Carbon monoxide accidents are avoided. To a Lack of combustion air This can happen if windows and doors are too tight, the outer shell of the building is heavily insulated and/or air-extracting devices such as ventilation fans, extractor hoods or mobile air conditioning units are operated in the apartment.

For each New connection a fireplace or any changes to it require a positive result from the chimney sweep. He also checks that escape routes are adhered to and bans fire-hazardous storage from stairwells, basement corridors and attics.