Cleaning a Chimney From the Bottom Up

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  • Опубликовано: 2 окт 2021
  • As the heating season is quickly approaching, it was time to make sure the chimney on our woodstove was clean and ready for cold weather. This video, #94, is a quick one showing a new tool that I bought to do this job. Previously to clean the chimney, I used an extension ladder and dropped a chimney cleaner from the top. This worked well, but wasn't the easiest thing to do, especially in the winter months when snow would complicate things. So I thought I would give these bottom up chimney cleaners a try. Due to the number of off-brands available, I thought they would just be a gimmick that only half worked, but didn't quite live up to expectations. Surprisingly, I was wrong and the one I bought worked well. The only hiccup was of my own ignorance.
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Комментарии • 54

  • @malcheskicomposites927
    @malcheskicomposites927 Год назад +6

    That kid is pretty sharp. Better helper than some adults I've know. Very observant with the details.

    • @NorthForkHollow
      @NorthForkHollow  Год назад

      Yes, my kids are awesome helpers, even at their young age. I'm excited to see what they do in the future as they grow and mature. Thanks for watching!

  • @saskidovstrong9142
    @saskidovstrong9142 2 года назад +7

    I put the whole shaft together and up the chimney before hooking up the drill. Then hook up the drill and slowly work it down then repeat.

    • @NorthForkHollow
      @NorthForkHollow  2 года назад +2

      That might work better. I will try that next time I clean the chimney. Thanks for the suggestion!

    • @timothygriffin9344
      @timothygriffin9344 Год назад

      what i was thinking....

  • @DBVasquez11
    @DBVasquez11 7 месяцев назад

    I really appreciate you making this video. Super helpful. Thank you.

    • @NorthForkHollow
      @NorthForkHollow  6 месяцев назад

      Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

  • @CraigArndt
    @CraigArndt 2 года назад +2

    That worked pretty good!

    • @NorthForkHollow
      @NorthForkHollow  2 года назад

      Yes, it did work well. Honestly, I was pleasantly surprised. Thanks for watching!

  • @littledancingfawn
    @littledancingfawn Год назад +1

    Thank you❤

  • @intoxicatingmasculinity4866
    @intoxicatingmasculinity4866 2 года назад +1

    Thank you. Going to your link to buy one now!

    • @NorthForkHollow
      @NorthForkHollow  2 года назад

      Awesome! I hope it works as well for you as it did for me! Thanks for watching!

  • @jtUPnorth
    @jtUPnorth 9 месяцев назад +4

    Getyour rods all the way up to the cap without hooking them to your drill. You will feel it bump the cap then hook to your drill and work your way down.

    • @NorthForkHollow
      @NorthForkHollow  9 месяцев назад

      That's exactly how I've started doing it now. I should make an updated video. Thanks for watching!

  • @user-dk6uo6fx7s
    @user-dk6uo6fx7s 4 месяца назад

    That's looks realy easy, thanks

  • @MarkStatkus
    @MarkStatkus Год назад +3

    I was obsessed with top down, and as I get older I don’t want to be up there anymore, let alone carrying around the 18+ft ladder. Thanks for the vid! lol “you might want to unfix it” … love kids.

    • @NorthForkHollow
      @NorthForkHollow  Год назад

      It's always good to learn new ways to do things. But I'm guilty of getting stuck in my old way at times. Thanks for watching!

    • @MarkStatkus
      @MarkStatkus Год назад +1

      @@NorthForkHollow Iterested to see how it works on my 9x14” opening. Rectangle/Circle fun.

    • @NorthForkHollow
      @NorthForkHollow  Год назад

      @@MarkStatkus Wow, that is an odd size. I think it should work okay. But keep me updated!

  • @joefrieson5100
    @joefrieson5100 2 года назад +1

    Enjoyed the video

  • @birdmanoutdoors
    @birdmanoutdoors 2 года назад +7

    Even if it’s a struggle, it’s allot safer cleaning from the ground, nice job!

    • @NorthForkHollow
      @NorthForkHollow  2 года назад

      I agree it is a much better way to do it. I will definitely keep the chimney cleaner now that I can do it from the ground. Thanks for watching!

  • @calvinreichelderfer7989
    @calvinreichelderfer7989 Год назад +2

    Good video!
    I wish my clean out was outside

    • @NorthForkHollow
      @NorthForkHollow  Год назад

      Thanks. It does help keep things clean. Thanks for watching.

  • @job38four10
    @job38four10 Год назад +1

    I have same type of chimney with SS liner but mine is inside and is just as high. You showed my concern when trying to go up through and the brush goes beyond the liner. The brush has to go through cause thats where my creosote builds up the most is at the very top, so if it gets stuck I still have to go up on roof.... IMO still need a better mouse trap, also never use steel brush on SS liner, it scratched mine and now I have to clean lot more often....

  • @echabot2721
    @echabot2721 Год назад +3

    Nice video I'll definitely order one as i have a high steep metal roof. Too afraid of heights and tired of hiring someone to do it 🤣

    • @NorthForkHollow
      @NorthForkHollow  Год назад

      Definitely great alternative to not getting on the roof. I hope yours works as well as mine. Thanks for watching!

  • @JoesFirewoodVideosII
    @JoesFirewoodVideosII 2 года назад +1

    We clean ours too Derrick, some of my rejects aren’t dry.

    • @NorthForkHollow
      @NorthForkHollow  2 года назад +1

      Even with the driest wood, chimneys need cleaning. Have you ever considered cleaning chimneys as part of your business? Doing it this way would be easy for some chimneys.

  • @julianciahaconsulting8663
    @julianciahaconsulting8663 5 месяцев назад

    does it work on heavy creosote build up?

  • @easyoutgrid
    @easyoutgrid 2 года назад +1

    Hey brother how you doing man I just came across your RUclips video and I'm really interested what type of chimney is that and where could I find it?

    • @NorthForkHollow
      @NorthForkHollow  2 года назад

      This is a standard block chimney with a terra cotta liner, and a stainless steel insert inside of that.

  • @MC-pg2ko
    @MC-pg2ko 6 месяцев назад

    Thanks for posting a very useful demo. Is the model you're using suitable for all chimney sizes? I have a bird's nest stuck halfway down my chimney and wondering if I could remove it with the same model 'brush you're using, or if there is a chance it will become entangled and get stuck.

    • @NorthForkHollow
      @NorthForkHollow  6 месяцев назад

      It is suitable for many different sizes. Not sure about all sizes. But I think it should do an excellent job of removing the nest. Thanks for watching!

  • @nebulasky6863
    @nebulasky6863 8 месяцев назад +1

    i think i'm going to measure the length and mark it off. My roof is 3 storeys up and the roof is too old to walk on

    • @NorthForkHollow
      @NorthForkHollow  7 месяцев назад

      That is a great idea. I did the same thing for future cleanings. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @Eliwhygul772
    @Eliwhygul772 Год назад +1

    Reversing the drill to try to get the brush out....😂 Immediately realized that your video would not be helpful to most. Your son is where that knowledge is at. Look up to him, i doubt he'll steer you wrong.

    • @NorthForkHollow
      @NorthForkHollow  9 месяцев назад

      haha, yeah, he is full of ideas. Most of good. Thanks for watching.

  • @roytoal9947
    @roytoal9947 6 месяцев назад +1

    Youd have a hard time walking certain areas of the uk in that t-shirt

    • @NorthForkHollow
      @NorthForkHollow  6 месяцев назад

      Why would that be? It's just a shirt about my channel. Thanks for watching.

    • @roytoal9947
      @roytoal9947 6 месяцев назад

      The NF was a far right political party in the UK during the 70s-90s , I understand you wouldn't know that or have any connection.

  • @davidharris3915
    @davidharris3915 6 месяцев назад

    How about compressed air, Humm

    • @NorthForkHollow
      @NorthForkHollow  6 месяцев назад

      I'm not sure how that would work. Care to elaborate?

  • @davidn.331
    @davidn.331 2 года назад +1

    Oops went too far up. Design flaw.

    • @NorthForkHollow
      @NorthForkHollow  2 года назад

      Haha, no, just user error. Thanks for watching!

  • @gfutube1
    @gfutube1 Год назад +1

    Thought this would be easy using my outside clean out as you. The brush head came right off the rod about 15 feet up. I have a pro coming to get the head out and sweep. Not impressed.

    • @NorthForkHollow
      @NorthForkHollow  Год назад

      I'm sorry you had issues with your chimney cleaning. I hope you get it taken care of quickly and easily.

    • @fordprefect7316
      @fordprefect7316 9 месяцев назад

      I would've grabbed a wire coat hanger and tape it to the top rod. You could fashion a few hooks really.
      Put it all the way up then pull the head down with the rod.

  • @cooking23
    @cooking23 7 месяцев назад

    you need to be wearing a facemask and gloves when sweeping, that soot is dangerous and you are inhaling it,

  • @lucamagni7943
    @lucamagni7943 Год назад +1

    non è il tuo lavoro

    • @NorthForkHollow
      @NorthForkHollow  Год назад

      I am not sure I understand your comment. But thanks for watching!