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Did You Know We Serve Northern Ohio?

Our name might be Clean Sweeps of Michigan, but did you know we serve Northern Ohio, too? We are proud to provide quality fireplace and chimney services to our friendsservice map graphic and neighbors throughout Mid-Michigan, Northern Indiana, and Northern Ohio.

About us

Founded in Clarklake, Michigan in 1980, Clean Sweeps of Michigan was founded by a local fireman before being sold to longtime employee Cliff Slagle. Since the beginning, Clean Sweeps of Michigan has provided quality chimney services and dryer vent care to our customers.

No matter what service we are performing in your home, you can rely on our technicians to be friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. Our dedication to customer satisfaction has helped us create our award-winning company with plenty of great reviews from our customers; we are proud to have won Super Service Awards from Angie’s List in 2012, 2015, and 2017!

In addition to providing high-quality services and excerpt chimney and dryer vent care, it is our mission to give our customers the information they need to make informed decisions. Because of this, we have created an informative and educational website that covers a variety of topics. Likewise, our technicians are happy to answer any questions you may have about the workings of your fireplace, stove, chimney, or dryer vents.

Community involvement

Our staff lives in the same communities we provide services for, often maintaining the chimney systems for our friends and neighbors. Because of this, we are dedicated to community involvement and are proud to serve alongside our neighbors in a variety of organizations throughout Mid-Michigan, Northern Indiana, and Northern Ohio. Some of the organizations we have sponsored or work with throughout our more than 30 years in business include:

Our services

Whether it is regular chimney maintenance, a minor repair, or major refurbishment, our chimney sweeps can handle it all! We provide our customers with a full range of professional chimney and fireplace services; with extensive training and years of experience, our chimney sweeps can take care of your fireplace system with the highest level of expertise.

When you hire Clean Sweeps of Michigan, you can expect an honest, accurate evaluation of the condition of your chimney, as well as a cost-effective course of action. In fact, we are so dedicated to customer satisfaction that we will match the price of any competitor that offers the same high-quality level of service. Our technicians also take steps to ensure that your home is kept neat and soot-free throughout the visit.

Our chimney services include:

  • Chimney sweepings: Yearly chimney sweepings are an important part of keeping your fireplace burning safely and efficiently. Sweepings by a CSIA-certified chimney sweep helps remove buildup in the flue including soot, ash, and harmful and flammable creosote.
  • Chimney inspections: A chimney inspection can help spot minor damage before it turns into major deterioration. During an inspection, our chimney sweeps will inspect all accessible portions of both the interior and exterior chimney system for weak points or areas of deterioration.
  • Masonry repair, restoration, or rebuilds: Masonry is one of the strongest building materials, which makes it ideal for chimneys and fireplaces. Despite this, bricks and mortar may need to be repairs, restored, or rebuilt. Our chimney technicians can work with you to restore or rebuild your home’s fireplace system after damage.
  • New chimney construction: Want to add a new fireplace to your home? Our masons can help you design the fireplace of your dreams! Building a new chimney system gives homeowners the chance to create a custom heating appliance that is perfect for their home and heating needs.
  • Dryer vent services: We care for more than just your chimney! Dryer vent cleaning is the best way to keep your dryer operating safely and efficiently, as well as significantly reduce the risk of a dryer fire.
  • We serve Northern Ohio, too!

While our name includes Michigan, we are proud to serve Northern Ohio, too! Our service area for Northern Ohio covers Defiance County, including Defiance, Hicksville, Ney, and Sherwood; Fulton County, including Archbold, Delta, Fayette, Lyons, Metamora, Pettisville, Swanton, Tedrow, and Wauseon; and Williams County, including Alvordton, Blakeslee, Bryan, Edgerton, Edon, Holiday City, Kunkle, Lake Seneca, Montpelier, Pioneer, Pulaski, Stryker, and West Unity.

In addition to our service area in Northern Ohio, we are proud to serve the Mid-Michigan counties of Branch, Jackson, Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Hillsdale, Ingham, Lenawee, Livingston, Washtenaw, and Wayne. In Northern Indiana, we serve Whitley, Steuben, Noble, LaGrange, Kosciusko, Allen, De Kalb, and Elkhart counties.

Have questions? Contact us today!

If you aren’t sure if your town is covered in our service area, have questions about our chimney and fireplace services, or need to schedule your next appointment, contact us today! Our team of dedicated, highly educated professionals are ready to assist you with all of your chimney or dryer vent cleaning needs.

Schedule A Sweep Before The Holidays

From hanging stockings on the mantle to sipping drinks in front of a roaring fire, our fireplaces often play an important part in our holiday traditions. But November and December often pass in the blink of an eye, with many homeowners putting off maintenance until after the holidays have passed. This year, ensure your family can safely enjoy using the fireplace by having it swept before the holiday season arrives.

How often does my chimney need to be swept?Schedule a chimney sweep or inspection this season

The Chimney Safety Institute of America, or CSIA, recommends that chimneys should be swept at least once per year – regardless of how often you use your fireplace. An annual sweeping, even for rarely used fireplaces, ensures there are no blockages in the flue that could prevent safe drafting.

If you use your fireplace as a primary heating source, it may need to be swept more than once per year. In addition to an annual sweeping, the CISA recommends the chimney be swept after 1/8th of an inch of sooty buildup. This amount of buildup typically occurs after a full cord of wood has been burned; if you burn more than one cord of wood each season, consider scheduling an additional mid-winter sweeping.

The CSIA also recommends that chimneys should “be inspected at least once a year for soundness, freedom from deposits, and correct clearances.” When done in conjunction with a sweeping, a chimney inspection ensures the fireplace is burning and drafting safely.

Get your chimney swept before the holidays arrive

Scheduling a chimney sweeping and inspection now ensures your fireplace is ready to use before the busy holiday season arrives.

“A chimney inspection is like an annual dental check-up,” says Ashley Eldridge, Director of Education for the CSIA. “It’s preventative maintenance that helps minimize potential hazards.”

Regular preventative maintenance extends the life of your fireplace system, makes it safer to use, helps fires burn more efficiently, and can save you money on costly future repairs. As fireplaces are often used heavily during the holiday season, having the chimney swept and inspected before the holidays arrive ensures the entire fireplace system is ready to be safely used.

Holiday fireplace safety tips

Keep your entire family safe around the fireplace this holiday season by following these safety tips.

– Only burn firewood. While it may be tempting to throw wrapping paper and boxes into the fireplace, the materials are better off in the recycling bin. Paper products ignite and burn quickly; this can cause flames to spill out of the firebox or up the flue. Other seemingly burnable material, such as greenery or wreaths, may be treated with chemicals that can affect the air quality in your home if burned.
– Keep décor away. Stockings can be hung by the chimney with care, but should be removed anytime the fireplace is being used. This prevents stray sparks or embers from accidentally igniting holiday décor.

The weeks leading up to the holiday season are some of the busiest of the entire year; schedule your chimney sweeping now to ensure your fireplace system is ready for the holidays to arrive! Contact Clean Sweeps of Michigan today for more information on scheduling your next chimney sweeping appointment.

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