That depends on the quality of the wood you’re burning. Aiming for a moisture content of <25% will significantly reduce the amount of creosote that builds up in your chimney. Ensuring that your stove, insert or fireplace is well maintained will help too. The standard of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) states that all chimneys should be inspected and cleaned once a year.
Below is a list of fireplace and grill stores that service California (CA)
Anaheim, CAEmbers West Inc. |  | Visit Store Page |
Carlsbad, CAAMS Fireplaces Inc |  | Visit Store Page |
Elk Grove, CACustom Fireside Shops |  | Visit Store Page |
Jackson, CASierra Hearth & Home, Inc. |  | Visit Store Page |
Loomis, CAValley Stove & Chimney Inc. |  | Visit Store Page |
Placerville, CASierra Home Alternatives, Inc. |  | Visit Store Page |
Quincy, CAQUINCY HOT SPOT | ||
Sacramento, CACustom Fireside Shops | | Visit Store Page |
Sacramento,, CADen Defenders | ||
San Luis Obispo, CAForden's |  | Visit Store Page |
Santa Cruz, CAWoodstove & Sun, Inc. | ||
Santa Rosa, CAWarming Trends, Inc. | ||
Sonora, CAFoothill Fireplace, Pools and Spas |  | Visit Store Page |
Stockton, CADen Defenders | ||
Templeton, CAForden's | | Visit Store Page |
For more information, contact your local fireplace and grill store.
