Mynyel Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 So the landlord had the chimney sweep come in for our yearly cleaning. We have a few cracks in the insert. When we asked "How do we know when it causes a problem?" His response? "You'll know." :001_huh: Umm right. A little warning would be nice, I don't want to have a fire in the house and say "Welp, guess we know now!". Snort. He also said he wouldn't tell us because it causes issues with the landlord, something about he said/she said. We live here and he won't tell us how to tell if our fireplace is dangerous? Seriously? If we end up with a fire I will sue that sweep, I swear it. I wasn't there, dh talked to the sweep. So my question is, does anyone know what kind of issues we need to look for to know if we need to have the LL come out ASAP and replace the insert? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 I know just about nothing about this area but I would make sure the land lord knows about it and that if you use the fireplace you have a carbon monoxide detector (or several) in the house. My sister lived in an apartment where there was a crack in the chimney (unknown at the time) and she almost died of carbon monoxide poisoning. Not sure if your chimney would be a same but I am overly cautious about that now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In The Great White North Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Check your state laws. According to my chimney sweep, a cracked liner means that fumes (or flames) can get out of the chimney into the rest of the house. They are also an indicator of a previous chimney fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernm Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Our LL just had one put in for us to keep the heating costs down. I have no idea how to work this thing lol. Ours is wood burning and the installer never mentioned a carbon dioxide monitor. I always thought that was just for gas, is this right? I will be :bigear: for any advice about the inserts though as I've got 0 experience with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In The Great White North Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Are you talking about a chimney liner or a wood burning stove in the fireplace? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodhaven Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Talk to your landlord. He should know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 How about getting another guy to come out? Just don't tell him you're renting. Of course you'll have to pay him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwin Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 If no one is being straight with you, maybe call the fire department? I would definitely have a carbon monoxide monitor in that room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Our LL just had one put in for us to keep the heating costs down. I have no idea how to work this thing lol. Ours is wood burning and the installer never mentioned a carbon dioxide monitor. I always thought that was just for gas, is this right? I will be :bigear: for any advice about the inserts though as I've got 0 experience with them. Carbon monoxide is generated by anything being burned. Absolutely you need a carbon monoxide detector if you are burning wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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