Chimney Cleanout Door Installation

Here shown during installation you can see that this metal chimney includes a removable cleanout door at the bottom of the tee used to turn from horizontal to vertical in the chimney run.

Chimney cleanout door installation.

Typically a cleanout opening is near the bottom base of the chimney. Check the contents of the inside of the cleanout door. Flanged frame for masonry installation 10 2 x 10 2 door measures 8 x 8. Otherwise the flue may be blocked.

Installing a cleanout door on the outside of your chimney gives you clear access to the bottom of the chimney to remove ashes and soot. Birds could have made nests there or parts of the chimney could have collapsed. Adding a chimney cleanout door requires cutting the opening and installing a manufactured door that s designed to prevent cool air from entering the chimney. When you look into the cleanout door you should see daylight from the top of the chimney.

The horizontal tee connects through the wall to a boiler on the other side. If your chimney currently does not have a cleanout door it is necessary to create an opening in the side of the chimney. Use a mirror to inspect the interior of the cleanout door and flue. The doors are available through online.