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SootEater 24 ft. Rotary Chimney Liner Cleaning System

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The SootEater SLK-24 Rotary Chimney Liner Cleaning System safely cleans your chimney liner with ease from the ground up. Increase the efficiency of your stove or appliance while decreasing your risk of a flue fire. The SootEater SLK-24 chimney whip and flexible button-link quick connect extension rods easily remove dangerous soot and creosote build-up in your chimney liner by spinning when powered by your cordless drill (not included). Easy to use, the powerful rotating forward and reverse action of the chimney whip and flexible rods scours your liner wall, effectively cleaning up to 24 chimneys. Rods are constructed of 12 mm nylon and are flexible enough to handle multiple elbows while the small bullet head design easily maneuvers through tighter spaces often found in liner venting systems. Our unique trim-to-fit chimney whip design cleans 5 in. Dia to 9 in. Dia flue sizes better than a wire brush, wont scratch metal liners and fits through tight areas, optional accessories include replacement whip line and extension rods. Help prevent flue fires and save money while doing so. Its easy when cleaning with Gardus power. SootEater: Everything you need to clean and maintain your chimney flue with professional results.

Highlights

  • Ensures safety: reduces the risk of flue fires in your home by easily removing dangerous soot and creosote build-up in your chimney liner, clean from the ground up for easy routine chimney liner cleaning
  • Increases efficiency: increases your woodstove/appliance's efficiency saving you money, unique trim-to-fit chimney whip design cleans 5 in. Dia to 9 in. Dia flue sizes better than a wire brush, wont scratch metal liners and fits through tight areas
  • Rods are constructed of 12 mm nylon and are flexible enough to handle multiple elbows while the small bullet head design easily maneuvers through tighter spaces often found in liner venting systems
  • Easy to use: powerful rotating forward and reverse action of the chimney whip and flexible rods scours your liner wall, effectively cleaning up to 24 chimneys
  • Includes: 8-quantity, 3-long flexible button-link quick connect rods, 1-quantity, whip head, 1-quantity, drill adapter with hex key, 1-quantity, user guide
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Model # SLK-24

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Accessory Type

Fireplace Cleaner

Returnable

90-Day

Style

Classic

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Questions & Answers

is this for a pellet stove or wood burning stove
BySep 18, 2025
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This is for a Wood Burning Stove. There is a product in the marketplace SKU RPS204B that is for Pellet Stoves.

By|Sep 19, 2025


    Can you usue from top of one story house?
    ByApr 2, 2025
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    you can use this item from the top or bottom as long as you have enough rod length to reach. You can also do half from each end

    By|Apr 2, 2025


      How flexible are these? I have a 12"x12"square cut into a brick furnace that I cut when I installed my steel liner a few years back. It wouldn't be a 90 deg but it would be close to that. Would this be able to enter that space?
      ByDec 6, 2020
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      Though the rods will bend to almost 90 deg, I think you would have trouble with a 90 degree bend when you start twisting them with a drill. The bigger the entrance hole, the better luck you'll have. I have a fireplace so it was no trouble. I would say I had maybe a 45 degree bend and I had to hold the rod with my other hand with a glove to control direction as it went up the chimney. Sharp edges will cut up the fiberglass rods.

      By|Jan 17, 2021


        can it clean square ceramic flue
        ByJun 27, 2020
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        Yes I would think so, as long as it does not exceed the diameter of the brushes.

        By|Nov 13, 2020

          Ron, From the 24 ft length I assume you are referring to the SLK-24 SootEater. This model is designed to clean multiple flue sizes and shapes up to 9" diameter and will definitely clean square flue as along as the inside corner to corner dimensions of the flue are not larger then the Trim to Fit whip line. The Owner's Manual provides instruction on how to trim the whip line and how to use the tool to clean square flue. If the flue is larger then the 9" reach inside corner to inside corner we have the RCH-205 SootEater that will take care of all the larger sizes. Thank you for your interest in our products. If you still have questions please contact us a 1-800-325-7076.

          By|Sep 13, 2022


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            Easy to use. Works well at cleaning creosote. Using a shop vac while cleaning the chimney will minimize any dust.
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            Works as described. Came on time.
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            I needed a longer reach than some other systems provide, and this 24' system worked for me. Seemed well-made, but hard to rate durability after one use.
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            Did a great job! Had professionals clen it and was hesitant about the job they did. Bought this to double check and it got a ton of stuff they missed! Much easier to use it whenever I need rather than waiting for the chimney cleaning company to show up.
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            Does what it says- REMOVES SOOT
            500characters? Happy with this product, It will not remove 3rd stage creosote. I do not think it will work well in any shape liner/chimney that is not round or oval. It can be used several times a season by one person due to flexibility/weight, ease of use/storage. Couplings are sturdy, easy to connect and more desirable than threaded metal or fiberglass rods, but depending on severity of use/bending radius it should be considered a consumable, but still valuable/necessary.
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              fantastic!!
              This works amazingly well. Made the job of cleaning my chimney 100x easier and left it very clean. Some of the best money i have ever spent.
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                Worked great. Lightweight enough to add all of the three...
                Worked great. Lightweight enough to add all of the three foot sections and still was able to maneuver the the drill.
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                This thing worked great. Watch for the soot though...
                This thing worked great. Watch for the soot though coming into the house. Use plastic over opening.
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                Product Snapshot

                Great for homeowners looking for chimney cleaning, making cleaning easier and more efficient.
                Ideal for customers who want efficient, durable manual chimney cleaning, ensuring stress-free maintenance.
                Ideal for homeowners wanting efficient, easy-to-use chimney cleaning tools with versatile reach.
                Must-have for anyone looking to clean chimneys with ease and reliability.

                Cleaning Efficiency

                Effectively cleans up to 24 chimneys
                Efficient for soot, creosote removal
                Thoroughly cleans soot and creosote
                Efficiently removes soot and creosote

                Capacity

                24 ft. total length
                Handles various residue amounts
                Handles 4-16 in. chimneys

                Ease of Use

                Easy to use with rotating action
                Designed for manual use, stress-free
                Easy assembly, disassembly, and operation
                Easy assembly, drill-driven, user-friendly

                Chemical-Free

                Compatibility with Chimney Types