Chimney sweep needed

boxerblue


Joined: 26/02/2009
Posts: 28

Message Posted:
11/12/2011 15:50

Does anybody know anyone capable of cleaning chimneys,I have heard you can get special logs to burn which clear soot and creosote from the chimney,anybody know where to get these from and what there called,are they available in Northern Cyprus? Live in Esentepe area,any help please.

Carboot


Joined: 16/09/2011
Posts: 136

Message Posted:
11/12/2011 15:59

Hi boxerblue,



Ian from chateau lambousa does chimney sweeps, give him a call 05338730301

boxerblue


Joined: 26/02/2009
Posts: 28

Message Posted:
11/12/2011 16:07

cheers Carboot will give him a call.

Cazleo


Joined: 06/04/2011
Posts: 232

Message Posted:
11/12/2011 16:20

If you don't have any joy with Ian, try Steve on 0533 830 6191

boxerblue


Joined: 26/02/2009
Posts: 28

Message Posted:
12/12/2011 11:17

thanks Cazleo for info, will try both

shel56


Joined: 10/09/2008
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
01/01/2012 11:49

Does anyone know how much it costs to have the chimney swept?

carian


Joined: 13/03/2009
Posts: 336

Message Posted:
01/01/2012 13:27

There's been one advertised in Cyprus Today, he was doing a Christmas deal for 80TL, but might be a bit more now.

shel56


Joined: 10/09/2008
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
01/01/2012 14:27

Thanks for that carian I will check out back copies and see if I can find him.

carian


Joined: 13/03/2009
Posts: 336

Message Posted:
01/01/2012 15:08

shel56, the name is Cool Blue and his number is 0533 888 7876. I cut it out of the paper for future reference. Its actually 85TL now that I've had another look at it. Hope that helps.

juliamoons



Joined: 14/05/2009
Posts: 849

Message Posted:
01/01/2012 15:17

Akinlar 50tl just had ours done.

shel56


Joined: 10/09/2008
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
03/01/2012 17:22

Thanks Cool Blue. Came today and swept the chimney for us and the fire is working great now. No mess and which surprised us as not an easy job for them to do but they did it. A big thank you for a great job done. Would definitely recommend them to others.



Thanks again.

laptagal


Joined: 28/05/2008
Posts: 549

Message Posted:
03/01/2012 18:06

Possibly a silly question but do wood burners need to be cleaned as often as open fires?

hds.trnc


Joined: 26/05/2009
Posts: 175

Message Posted:
03/01/2012 23:55

If u burn wood only......no...set the fire on bed of ash...in effect don't clean it....the lower tray will need periodic cleaning...I clean mine every 2 to3 weeks....burning wood on bed of ash is more effective.....it is important to ensure your wood is dry...20pcent moisture is recommended......also clean glass with vinegar and paper use small amount of wood ash to get rid of stubborn stains....oh and don't shut it off last thing....this will cause deposits on window....

Bowman


Joined: 02/05/2007
Posts: 256

Message Posted:
04/01/2012 10:11

laptagal, A chimney should be swept at least once a year. Its not really the fire place that is the issue, its the chimney breast and the flew(spelling?) which are more important. Knowing the way things can often get built in the TRNC, I would worry a bit as to what is in places we can not see, ie, a chimney breast!!!