How to find a lost chimney rod using a search tool?

The biggest cause of lost or stuck chimney rods is people turning the rods counterclockwise while cleaning the chimney. If this happens to you, all is not lost. The search tool has been specifically designed with this capability in mind.

Step 1 - Connect the extraction tool

Attach an extraction tool to the end of the chimney rod and insert it into the chimney towards the stuck rod, adding rods until you have the length you need to get to it.

Step 2 - Insert the rods into the chimney

Once you have reached the lost rod, continue inserting the extraction tool about six inches further and begin slowly turning the rods clockwise.

Step 3 - Rotate the rods clockwise.

Continue slowly turning the rods connected to the retrieval tool until the lost stud enters the coils of the retrieval tool.

Step 4 - Keep turning the rods

As you continue to slowly turn the extraction tool, the lost rod should penetrate deeper into the coils of the extraction tool.

Step 5 - Slowly pull the rods back up the chimney.

When you are sure that the lost rod is stuck in the coils of the extraction tool, begin to slowly pull the rods back out of the chimney. The connection at the end of the lost rod should be stuck in the coils of the extraction tool, holding it firmly.