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Who needs a chimney brush?
Why clean my chimney?
How often do I need to clean my chimney?
How do I clean my chimney?
Which brush is right for me?
How do I measure my chimney?
Why clean my dryer vents?
Why clean my air ductwork?
How does a dryer start on fire?
How do I clean dryer and air ducts?
Why clean my refrigerator condenser coils?
How do I clean my refrigerator condenser coils?
How often should I clean my refrigerator condenser coils?
How do I save money?
How are Casey’s products superior?

Who needs to a chimney brush? Anyone with a fireplace, wood stove, or furnace needs a chimney brush. A dirty
chimney/flue creates a fire hazard and reduces heating efficiency. Regular cleaning of your chimney/flue with the proper
brush will help prevent chimney fires and heat loss due to inefficiency. Casey offers a wide range of chimney brushes to
protect your home and increase heating efficiency.

Why clean my chimney? You should clean your chimney regularly to remove creosote from the lining of the flue.
Creosote is a highly flammable residue that builds up over time from combustion in your chimney. Chimneys should be
cleaned when any noticeable creosote buildup occurs. The Chimney Safety Institute of America claims that as little as ¼”
of buildup is enough to cause a chimney fire capable of damaging the chimney or spreading to the home. Cleaning your
chimney also reduces the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning in your home. Creosote is black or brown in appearance
and it can be crusty and flaky, tar-like, drippy and sticky, or shiny and hardened.

PREVENT FIRES: CLEAN YOUR CHIMNEY REGULARLY! In 1999, there were 48,800 heating related home fires,
resulting in 301 deaths, 1,383 injuries, and $606.5 million in property damage (NFPA). Casey offers a full line of chimney
cleaning brushes to protect your home from chimney fires. We'll show you exactly what you need and how to do it!  

For more information on chimney safety, go to the Chimney Safety Institute of America site. For more information on fire
prevention, go to the National Fire Protection Association.

How often do I need to clean my chimney? It is recommended that your chimney be cleaned frequently. The National
Fire Protection Association recommends cleaning and inspection of chimneys at least once a year, more if you use your
fireplace regularly. This applies to both wood-burning and gas fireplaces! Even if you do not use your fireplace, your
chimney should still be cleaned and inspected as animals may build nests in the flue. Go see Casey’s entire line of
chimney cleaning brushes.

For more information on fire prevention, go to the National Fire Protection Association site.

How do I clean my chimney? Good cleaning technique and appropriate tools are essential for proper chimney cleaning.
To properly clean your chimney, follow the instructions below:

1. Start with the correct brush that fits your chimney. Casey offers a wide range of sizes to fit just about any chimney! Go to
Casey’s entire line of chimney cleaning brushes.

2. Once you’ve selected the correct brush, you’ll want to gather a flashlight, ladder, drop cloths, a bucket, and an
industrial vacuum for clean-up. Always wear goggles when cleaning your chimney, and consider wearing old clothes!

3. Be sure your chimney is structurally safe. Weight from you or a ladder could cause it to fall apart if it is not sound.

4. Remove the damper plate from your fireplace. Use caution, as the metal may be brittle from extreme heat exposure.

5. Seal off the fireplace with a sheet or drop cloth to prevent soot from entering your home.

6. Inspect the chimney from top to bottom using your flashlight. Be sure to look for creosote buildup on the flue, in
addition to animal nests. The upper one-third of the chimney is typically where most creosote deposits. Your Casey
Chimney brush works best to remove creosote from the flue when the chimney is still warm. Be sure it is not hot, and
that the fire is completely out.

7. Attach the appropriate Casey rod to your Casey chimney brush.
   a. Line and Weight Method: Use this method only when your chimney opening is permanently restricted by a         
   chimney cap or heatalator.  Attach pull ring to brush and attach a 20 lb. weight to pull ring.  CAUTION:  Weight can
   cause damage to masonry tiles and metal liners.  Only use this  method if your chimney is permanently restricted or
   you are sure there are no off-sets in the chimney.

   b. Dual Line Method: Attach pull ring to brush and attach a line to each end of the brush.  Cleaning action is  
    accomplished by pulling brush up and down causing a scrubbing action.  Pull the brush through several times until it
    slides easily through the chimney.  NOTE:  Don’t forget to clean soot and creosote off the smoke shelf.

8. Place your Casey chimney brush into the top opening of the chimney. Slide the brush up and down the flue vigorously
to scrape off all creosote build up. You are finished cleaning when the flue is clear from any creosote buildup.

For more detailed information on chimney fires and flue cleaning, please click here.

Which brush is right for me? Premium wire chimney brushes are designed to remove encrustation of creosote from tile,
brick or metal chimneys. Poly chimney brushes should be used only in cold chimneys or stove pipes for removal of soot.
Poly brushes are not designed to remove creosote build-up or for high temperature use. Care should be taken that all
connections are tight when cleaning a chimney with lines or rods. Avoid all electric lines. See Casey’s entire line of
chimney cleaning brushes.









Why clean my dryer vents? PREVENT FIRES: CLEAN YOUR DRYER REGULARLY.
In 1998, there were 14,300 clothes dryer fires, resulting in 19 deaths, 312 injuries, and
$67.7 million in direct property damage (NFPA). Dryer vent and duct brushes from
Casey Brush are a simple, inexpensive solution to preventing laundry fires and protecting
your home! See Casey’s dryer vent brushes.

For more information on dryer fire prevention, go to National Fire Protection Association.

How does a dryer start on fire? Only cleaning the lint trap on your dryer is not enough! Lint, composed of flammable
materials, builds up in your dryer vents and ductwork over time. Most clothes dryers reach high enough temperatures to
ignite these materials, causing a fire. Routine cleaning your dryer vent and ductwork from lint accumulation can prevent
deadly fires. Go see Casey’s dryer vent brushes to protect your home.

For more information on fire prevention, go to the National Fire Protection Association site.  

Why clean my air ductwork?  IMPROVE AIR QUALITY! Many people have allergic reactions to pollen, bacteria, dust
mites and mold. These particles, along with other invisible pollutants, settle in the air ducts and are re-circulated every
time the furnace or air conditioner blower is operating. Cleaning and disinfecting your ductwork not only eliminates most
contaminants but also can improve the efficiency of your air conditioner and furnace by improving airflow. There are an
estimated 42.6 million Americans living with hay fever and/or asthma. Learning how to control a home’s environment to
reduce allergen levels is important for managing allergies and asthma. Individuals who suffer from asthma, or have
other respiratory illness may potentially be at a greater risk for health complications associated with poor air quality in
their homes.  Legionnaire's Disease, which can be caused by improper maintenance of cooling towers and HVAC
systems, strikes 18,000 people and kills over 4,000 people per year. (Centers for Disease Control)

How do I clean dryer vent and air ducts? Using Casey’s dryer vent brushes are simple. They provide optimal cleaning
to protect your home from a laundry fire, in addition to enhancing your energy efficiency. To get started, follow the
instructions below:

1.Gain access to your vent pipe by carefully disconnecting the vent from the dryer. It is usually necessary to slide the dryer
out of the way to accomplish this, so use care. CAUTION: Do not damage gas or electrical connections while performing
any of these procedures.

2. If it is a short distance to the outside outlet vent, (preferably less than eight feet) disconnect the vent from the outlet
unless your outlet will allow the brush to pass through it. It is usually easier to disconnect the outlet from the vent inside
the house; however there are many varieties of vents so use your best judgment. If you have a long vent system we
recommend you clean it in sections not more than eight feet long. This will require locating an accessible joint and
separating the vent sections.

3. After making two ends of the vent accessible, insert the handle into one end of the vent. Push the handle completely
through the vent until it clears the opposite end. Then go to the opposite end and pull the brush through. If you are unable
to accomplish this, you must shorten the section you are cleaning, preferably at another joint. If there is not an additional
joint you will need to create one. There are many options to accomplish this so we will not elaborate. Be sure to make it
easy to connect and disconnect the vent for periodic cleaning.  

4. Once you have pulled the brush through a section of vent repeat the process until you are confident you have removed
all the lint.

5. Carefully replace your vent being sure all joints are secure.

Click here to see Casey’s dryer vent brushes. For more information on dryer fire prevention, go to the National Fire
Protection Association site.  

Why clean my refrigerator condenser coils? CONSERVE ENERGY: CLEAN YOUR REFRIGERATOR COILS! Dirty
refrigerator condenser coils forces your appliance work harder, using more energy than clean coils. Regular cleaning
enhances refrigerator performance, extends its life, and can save you up to 6% on your energy bills!

The refrigerator has a compressor that forces refrigerant through coils in the freezer and on the refrigerator's exterior.
Evaporator coils in the freezer remove heat from inside. This heat is emitted into the room through the exterior condenser
coils. If the exterior condenser coils become dirty, they are less efficient at transferring heat into the air around the
refrigerator and forcing your appliance to work harder. Go see Casey’s refrigerator coil cleaning brushes.

How do I clean my refrigerator condenser coils? Cleaning your refrigerator condenser coils are easy using a Casey
brush! First, locate the condenser coils on your refrigerator. The coils look like thin tubes, sometimes with connecting
fins like a radiator on your car. Some coils are mounted at the rear of the refrigerator, while others are located below the
refrigerator, where a fan moves air across the coil. To clean the coils, carefully remove dust and stubborn accumulation
with a Casey refrigerator condenser coil brush. You might want to wear a facemask to prevent inhalation of dust and
have a broom and dust pan nearby! Go see Casey’s refrigerator coil cleaning brushes.

How often should I clean my refrigerator condenser coils? For maximum performance, it is recommended you clean
your refrigerator condenser coils at least twice per year, more if you have pets. Go to Casey’s refrigerator coil cleaning
brushes.

How do I save money? Routine cleaning of dryer vents/ducts and refrigerator coils allow your appliances to work freely,
without energy-absorbing dirt and grime found on all used appliances. Clean appliances result in lower energy bills, and
may reduce your risk of a fire. Go to Casey’s vent and duct brushes or refrigerator brushes.

How are Casey’s products superior? Casey’s brushes are made using only the highest quality materials made in the
USA. Our wire chimney brushes are made from premium grade, heavy-duty tempered steel for cleaning the most difficult
accumulation on your flue. Plastic chimney brushes are made from durable polyproplyene for thorough cleaning, yet
gentle on your flue. Refrigerator and duct/vent brushes are made from top-of-the-line, domestic materials.

Casey's chimney brushes are overall superior to leading competitors! Our brush body is 16% longer than leading
competitors, resulting in more brush contact with the flue wall for better cleaning. Casey's chimney brush stem is 22%
thicker and 25% heavier  than leading competitors, creating a stronger, sturdier brush. Only Casey provides you with the
superior products you need for superior cleaning!

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