There are so many things that you must take into consideration when having wood burning appliances in your home in order to keep your family warm, cozy and safe. To ensure peace of mind while basking in the glow of a well-lit fire, we cannot stress enough the importance of having a WETT Certified Professional inspect your appliances at least annually.
In fact, most insurance companies are unlikely to cover damage to your house caused by your appliance unless you have had a WETT inspection completed within the previous 12 months.
But, before we get into the importance and the role WETT inspectors play in your wood burning safety, it is essential that you understand what WETT is and how it helps you.
What does WETT stand for?
Wood Energy Technology Transfer.
WETT inspections deal with wood burning systems exclusively.
WETT certified inspectors educate you on the importance of having regular chimney inspections so that you can be rest assured that you and your family are protected while enjoying your wood burning system.
A HUGE benefit of having an inspection done by a certified WETT inspector is the level of professionalism and expertise they provide. A certified WETT inspector is required to immerse themselves in over 80 weeks of field work and pass comprehensive examinations prior to certification.
What are the benefits of having a WETT inspection?
There are so many benefits to having an inspection. Some of which include:
- Satisfying insurance and Fire Code requirements.
- Detecting potential fire hazards in your wood burning system.
- Ensuring that your wood burning system is running efficiently and effectively and is not a danger to your family or your home.
- Preventing wood fire-produced pollutants from entering your home.
When is it recommended to have an inspection?
During the warmer seasons: such as spring, summer and fall so that the inspector can ensure that everything is good to go for the winter months, when you will likely burn the most.
During the inspection, the WETT inspector will:
- Look at all components of your wood burning system to ensure that it was install correctly (to applicable codes and manufacturer’s instructions)
- Look for any defects that should/must be fixed to ensure the proper operation of your wood burning system.
- Recommend any efficiencies that could be gained with changes to your wood burning habits.
- Provide you with a comprehensive WETT Report that details the findings and recommendations resulting from the inspection.
Give Able Chimney Sweeps a call and book your WETT Inspection today!