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Creosote is a sticky mix of tar, soot, and condensation that forms inside chimney liners when wood burns. It is highly flammable and one of the main causes of chimney fires.

A damaged chimney liner can crack, leak, or collapse over time due to heat, acid corrosion, condensation, and age. Damaged liners can allow smoke, heat, and dangerous gases such as carbon monoxide to enter the home.

Tips to keep stove glass clean Use dry, seasoned wood. Keep good airflow through the stove .Burn the stove hot

“Seasoning” wood means drying it out properly before burning it. Freshly cut (“green”) wood contains a lot of moisture — often 40–60% water. Seasoning reduces that moisture so the wood burns hotter, cleaner, and safer.

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