When you first use a new stove you need to find out how successfully
you are burning. The only way to tell is to inspect the chimney by
removing the chimney cap and looking in. If you have accummulated
more than an 1/8th inch of creosote you need to either burn hotter,
get drier wood or at least have a daily fire at full draft for at least 15
to 20 minutes. When the chimney has more than 1/8th inch of creosote,
or if the spark arrestor is plugging up, it is time to sweep yourchimney.
We carry a full line of brushes and poles for wood stoves to buy or to rent.