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Seal Your Fireplace/Chimney to Prevent Energy Loss & Save Money

By Doctor Flue | Published February 23, 2017

  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 billion dollars a year in wasted energy due to a poorly-sealed chimney. Why Does Heat Loss Occur? While the perfect winter scene is set, the fire draws in the oxygen it […]

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Don’t Fall Victim to Fireplace Carbon Monoxide Poisoning!

By Doctor Flue | Published January 10, 2017

Carbon monoxide gas: You can’t see it, smell it, or taste it – but it can kill you, silently and with little warning. Each year, more than 400 Americans die from unintentional carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning not linked to fires, according to statistics from the Center for Disease Control. More than 20,000 are treated in […]

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Do I Need to Clean My Unused Fireplace?

By Doctor Flue | Published December 21, 2016

Open any interior design magazine and you’re likely to spot one: The Unused Fireplace – retired, but still looking great with a stylish makeover. Maybe you’re even considering doing it yourself, thinking you may save money because you won’t need an annual chimney inspection and cleaning. Think again. Your fireplace is more than just decoration. […]

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How Often Should My Chimney Be Cleaned?

By Doctor Flue | Published August 11, 2016

A fireplace can be the centerpiece of a house. It’s a place where families gather to talk about the big – or little – events in their lives. It encourages everyone to slow down for a moment, to put down the tech toys and pull up a book, blanket, and a favorite beverage. Generally speaking, […]

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5 Reasons Michiganders Clean Their Chimneys in the Spring

By Doctor Flue | Published April 13, 2016

Spring: It’s the Best Time to Clean Your Chimney in Michigan When you’re making your spring-cleaning to-do list, don’t forget your chimney. Spring is the best time to clean your chimney in Michigan (or in any other Midwest state), to remove whatever may be lurking there – be it animal, vegetable, or mineral – and […]

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The Great Debate: Do Creosote Sweeping Logs Work?

By Doctor Flue | Published February 11, 2016

How well do creosote sweeping logs actually work? It sounds like a cheap and easy fix: Simply burn a creosote sweeping log in your wood-burning fireplace or woodstove and your creosote worries will be gone in minutes. But do creosote sweeping logs work like they claim? The answer is yes … and no. Wood-burning fireplaces are […]

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It’s Fall! Time for Your Annual Cleaning and Inspection

By Doctor Flue | Published October 21, 2015

Fall is here and with it comes some of our favorite things-fuzzy sweaters, hot apple cider, Halloween, beautiful leaves on the trees, and warm and cozy evenings spent by the fireplace. However, before you light that first fire, you need to have your fireplace professionally cleaned and inspected to ensure your safety during the colder […]

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What is that Chimney Smell?

By Doctor Flue | Published April 30, 2015

Many people notice odors coming from their chimneys even when a fire is not burning or hasn’t been for a long period. There are many factors that produce undesirable odors from a dirty chimney including moisture, humidity, and particle build-up.  If Your Chimney  Smells Like…  Then it’s Most  Likely From… Asphalt  Cresote build up Musty […]

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How to Clean a Stained Brick Fireplace

By Doctor Flue | Published February 24, 2015

We have a lot of clients who ask us what to do about the black, soot-stained brick surface near their fireplace. If you have a masonry fireplace with a brick or stone face in your home, this blog is for you! Black, stained brick is often seen above the opening of the fireplace. This staining […]

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Infographic: Chimney Cleaning Tips

By Doctor Flue | Published February 17, 2015

  Infographic Text 3 Types of Chimney Deposits Soot – Black or brown colored composition of carbon particles and ash with a soft texture. Creosote – Unburned wood particles and condensed gasses form curly, flaky, or bubbly deposits in a brown or black color. Glaze – When creosote build ups so quickly that the layers […]

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