As natives of the upstate and western New York regions, we at Four Winds know that you’re just as excited about spring as we are. The flowers are blooming, the birds are singing, and eventually, that huge snowbank will finish melting. It’s also pretty common to forget your chimney system exists until fall.
However, that doesn’t mean that you should ignore your chimney system entirely! Though it’s pretty common to forget about your system until the first cool days of fall, there are actually a lot of advantages to having your chimney inspection and cleaning scheduled in the spring that you may not have considered. Here’s a quick look at some top reasons you should schedule spring chimney inspection and cleaning for your Rochester home instead of fall.
The Advantages of Scheduling a Spring Chimney Inspection & Cleaning in Rochester
Easy Scheduling
Every business has a crazy season, whether it’s retail’s holiday rush or spring’s sporting goods craze. For chimney services, it’s just before the first cool days of fall on through the heating season in many cases. During these times, getting an appointment can be difficult enough without trying to get one on your terms.
However, in the spring of the year, it’s pretty quiet. Because you don’t need to use your fireplace over the summer, your system will still be ready for those cold fall evenings. Scheduling in the spring means that you can schedule an appointment at your convenience instead of settling for any available timeslot.
Time for Quality Repairs
When you have your chimney system inspected, there’s always a chance that you’ll need repairs as a part of your ongoing system maintenance. If you wait until the first cool fall evening, there’s a good chance you’ll also end up waiting for those repairs to be performed. In some cases, this can take weeks, depending on how busy the schedule is at the time.
Starting the process in the spring means that you can get the repairs done at your convenience. If parts need to be ordered in, or if there’s something you’d particularly like used, there’s time to get it done before the fall rush. You may also have more options available because of the more open springtime schedule.
Up Your Knowledge
Let’s face it – if we were all chimney experts, there would be no real need for chimney technicians. However, since there are so many other things to do in your life, why not take the time to schedule your inspection and cleaning at a time of year when you can tap your local chimney expert for their knowledge and up your game?
From the best firewood in the area to how to open your damper on your new fireplace insert, chimney technicians know a ton about your system, and are happy to share that expertise with you to improve your system’s performance and safety. At the end of the day, we take pride in your comfort with your system.
Budget for Upgrades
Imagine it’s the first crisp fall afternoon and you’re calling a chimney service because you’ve decided that you want to make major upgrades to your fireplace or chimney system. Not only will you probably find out that it will involve weeks of waiting, but you’ll probably also experience some sticker shock.
Whether it’s getting tuckpointing done a little early to improve your chimney’s appearance or adding a gas log set to your fireplace, knowing what to expect is a big part of the process. When you start that process with your inspection and cleaning in the spring of the year, you have more time to budget and schedule those upgrades.
When you take a little time in the spring of the year to have your chimney system inspected and cleaned, you can ensure that you’ll get some great benefits out of the process, including getting work completed on your schedule. At the same time, you’re ensuring you get more out of your system with the upcoming heating season, helping to reduce next year’s heating bills.
If you’re ready to schedule a spring chimney inspection or cleaning for your Rochester home so that you can enjoy the benefits that entails, the experienced chimney technicians at Four Winds Chimney in Rochester offer seasonal services and are always happy to help. Why not reach out today to see how we can help you at your convenience?
