7 recommendations to do before the chimney sweeper arrives

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Please follow these instructions:

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1. Be present at the agreed time;

2. It is forbidden to make fire during the sweeping;

3. Make sure that the chimney sweeper can access all parts of the heating system - the chimney, the heater, the roof. Make sure there is access to the chimney (ladder, walkway, etc.), attic and basement;

4. Empty the debris from furnaces or heating material. Close the dampers (except chimney damper), valves, hatches, ventilation hatches and vents. Close open fireplaces (fireplace without doors) with a tape. 

5. Also close the doors, windows and turn off the heat pumps and forced ventilation during work;

6. Chimney grime is volatile and lubricant, so remove home appliances and carpets from the vicinity of the heaters;

7. Keep pets away from the chimney sweeping area.