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I always get this question: should I get my fireplace cleaned every year?

Well the answer is yes and no. The two main things that get your fireplace dirty are soot (by using it) and a crumbling chimney lining (usually b/c its older than 20yrs).

If your chimney lining is in good shape then your chimney will only get dirty from soot build up b/c of use. In this case the amount of use will indicate if you need to clean annually.
Example: If you use your fireplace an average of 60+ times a year than I recommend a annually cleaning.