Each year people invest in improving and repairing their home, yet they overlook a very important part of the home that could pose a serious danger if neglected. Many people tend to think that a chimney only needs regular inspection and cleaning by a New Orleans chimney sweeping company if they use wood in their wood stove or fireplace. While chimneys attached to wood burning appliances do need extra attention, the truth is no matter what fuel you use, wood, coal, oil or gas, any appliance that heats your home depends on the chimney to safely remove the toxic gases that are created.