Description
xOverview
The Midwest Hearth Fiberglass Chimney Rod Kit is a practical manual tool designed for steady, controlled cleaning of your chimney flue. The six-piece design yields a total reach of 18 feet when fully extended, with each rod measuring three feet to provide flexible configuration for your fireplace or stove. The fiberglass construction feels solid in hand and is built to withstand regular use, delivering predictable performance as you work through buildup.
With a warm brown finish, the kit blends into common utility spaces and pairs well with most stoves, fireplaces, and chimney setups. This kit is intended for manual sweeping, offering tactile feedback and a hands-on cleaning experience that helps you monitor progress along the way.
Key features
- Durable fiberglass rods with a robust .350 inch diameter for lasting performance
- 18-foot total length from six 3-foot segments, allowing flexible reach
- Heavy-duty 1/4 inch NPSM fittings compatible with Midwest Hearth brushes and other popular brands
- Rigid, stiff construction to provide more pushing force and reduce wobble
- Manual sweeping only — designed for careful, hands-on cleaning, not for power tools
Usage considerations and benefits
When cleaning a long or winding chimney, the modular design lets you tailor the reach to the task, avoiding excessive extensions. The solid fiberglass rods and sturdy fittings offer a confident feel as you guide the tool through soot and creosote buildup. The brown finish helps the kit blend into storage spaces, making it easy to keep on hand for routine maintenance.
For homeowners who value reliability, this kit provides a predictable, hands-on cleaning experience. It does not guarantee specific results, but the combination of reach, stiffness, and compatibility is designed to support consistent maintenance of a chimney system.
Care and operation tips
- Inspect fittings for tightness before use to minimize wobble
- Pair with compatible brushes to enhance cleaning effectiveness
FAQ
Q: What is included with the Midwest Hearth Fiberglass Chimney Rod Kit?
A: Six 3-foot fiberglass rods totaling 18 feet, plus 1/4" NPSM fittings for compatibility with Midwest Hearth brushes and other brands.
Q: Is this kit intended for power tool use?
A: No. It is designed for manual sweeping to provide controlled cleaning and minimize wobble.
Shipping & Return
xReturns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
Shipping
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.
Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.
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