Keep your fireplace damper closed unless you're burning a fire to prevent up to 8% of your furnace heated air from going up your chimney.
By Terri H.
This is a page about cleaning your fireplace. A fireplace can provide not only heat but ambiance. Keeping it clean will improve its efficiency and safety. Whether you are removing ash and soot on the surround or creosote buildup from the chimney, a regular cleaning is necessary.