Category: Chimney Sweeping
14 Common Gas Fireplace Problems & What to Do
Some common gas fireplace problems include unusual odors, ignition failure, unbalanced fire, cloudy glass, visible rust, insufficient heat, and soot buildup. These issues can…
Do You Need to Clean Your Chimney if You Don’t Use Your Fireplace?
Do you need to clean your chimney if you don’t use your fireplace? The short answer is yes – even an unused chimney still…
Why Do Chimneys Need to Be Swept?
With the scorching summer heat, the last thing you may be thinking of is your chimney. But now’s a great time to schedule your…
Spring Cleaning Tips: How to Clean a Fireplace
Spring means spring cleaning. And while you may be running around the house tidying up or emptying out deep closets, there’s another important part…
How a Dirty Chimney Puts You & Your Home at Risk
Unless you’re Santa Claus, you probably don’t spend much time looking in chimneys. Even if you did look in your chimney, you wouldn’t really…
5 Tips for Winter Fireplace & Chimney Care to Avoid Cold-Weather Problems
The winter weather came early this year and it doesn’t look as though it’s leaving anytime soon. However, there are still some steps you…
Winter Chimney Preparations: 5 Tips to Ensure Your Chimney is Ready for Cold Weather
Each year the fall weather sneaks up and it seems as though one minute it is warm and sunny and the next, there’s frost…
The Warmer Months Are the Best Time to Clean Your Chimney & Have It Inspected!
Cold weather ahead means it’s time to ready your fireplace for winter of chilly days and freezing nights. But first things first: you need…
When to Clean Your Chimney to Keep Your Home Safe
The sun is shining, the birds are singing and the daffodils and tulips are in bloom. Spring has finally arrived after a long, cold…
What Is Creosote & What Makes Creosote Dangerous?
Temperatures are dropping and many homeowners are starting to think about their fireplaces for the cold season. But if they haven’t had their chimney…
Don’t Let Chimney & Fireplace Mold Harm Your Health & Home!
Every homeowner has heard horror stories about finding mold in a home. While these stories are often true, they tend to suggest that mold…
Seal Your Fireplace/Chimney to Prevent Energy Loss & Save Money
The cozy, wood-burning fireplace in your home could be melting away your family’s budget. It’s estimated that American households lose up to 6…