Do you need to sweep chimney for yearly cleaning?

[md2002]

Hello,

I was going to buy a chimney sweeper and sweep the steel chimney for the pellet stove. My father in law tells me with a pellet stove there is no creosote so no need to sweep. I do everything else, but should I bother doing a chimney sweep?

Thanks
Mike

 

[Hoot23]

Should clean the vent pipe at least once a year. Over time, ash and creosote can slowly build up blocking the vent which will lead to a whole mess of problems for you and your stove.

 

[Cincinnati Kid]

Hello,

I was going to buy a chimney sweeper and sweep the steel chimney for the pellet stove. My father in law tells me with a pellet stove there is no creosote so no need to sweep. I do everything else, but should I bother doing a chimney sweep?

Thanks
Mike

If you are talking about your pipe, yes, you need to clean it every year. I just had my dealer come out and clean both my pipes at a cost of $232.00

 

[will711]

There shouldn't be any creosote, but there will be some ash clean it out, the stove will be happier

 

[Defiant]

Absolutely clean it, should be done after every season, some of us do it a couple of times

 

[mainegeek]

I brush the pipe after every ton (when cleaning the burn area). I break down everything, sweep, and leaf blow in the spring when closing the stove. In between I just empty the ash pan