I am new to stove maintenance, chimney cleaning etc. and I am wondering if there is a way to clean my chimney without taking it apart. I bought a brush and the flexible rods, the total length to be cleaned is about 13', it is a straight pipe but here lies the problem. My new "Century Hearth" stove has a baffle between the flue pipe and the firebox that would prevent the creosote from falling into the stove, it looks like it would just build up on the baffle with no way to get it out. Cleaning from the bottom looks to be out of the question with that baffle in the way so I will have to clean from above. I guess if I have to take the chimney apart I will but it could be a problem lining up all the screw holes again not to mention the potential for mess in the house. Anyone have a suggestion?
