YES! This is a common misconception. The entire chimney needs to be cleaned out on a yearly basis to keep it safe.

A chimney sweep is clean and neat for the inside of the house.

For this situation an electric fireplace is the safest way to go.

Location and other details will determine exactly how much a chimney cleaning will cost you. The average chimney cleaning costs around $250.

For the average home a chimney cleaning takes about an hour and half.