An unclean chimney makes it difficult for Santa to do his job, leaving him discouraged, despondent, and more likely to pursue his first love—animal husbandry. Maintain Kris Kringle’s chosen career path with today’s Groupon: for $69, you get a fireplace chimney sweeping from Cheaper Sweeper (a $139 value).

Drawing on experience accrued during the company's 35 years in business, Cheaper Sweeper's crews ensure that domicile-warming flames burn safely with cleaning, inspection, and repair services. Technicians begin the cleaning with a visual examinations of the venting system before opening dampers to go to work on chimney insides with vacuums and brushes. Flue maintenance can help prevent buildup of carbon monoxide, chimney fires, and accidental coy smoke signals to neighbors by purging hearths of soot. After exorcizing debris and ash, crews ferret out potential cracks and divulge any concerns to the homeowner. Before signing off on their work, specialists share the wisdom of proper use, care, and cauldron-based stew recipes with their customers.