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Category Archives: Fireplaces

How to Heat Your Home for Less

By Doctor Flue | Published March 10, 2015

The cost of heating a home in Michigan and Ohio during the winter months can be painful for homeowners, but it doesn’t have to be! Approximately 2 percent of American households use wood as their primary heating source, and according to one Michigan homeowner, using wood for fuel can save a good chunk of money. […]

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Shattered Glass Fireplace Door: Problem Solved!

By Doctor Flue | Published February 10, 2015

Recently, the Doctor Flue team took a service call to provide a new homeowner, Margaret, with instructions on proper operation for her gas fireplace. Because the fireplace was new to her, she wanted to understand how to safely operate it. Our technician, Mike, went out to show her how to light the pilot light and […]

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Build a Fireplace Fire to Heat Your Home in Minutes

By Doctor Flue | Published January 27, 2015

If you were ever in boy scouts or girl scouts, you probably know how to make a pretty mean campfire. But, did you know that there are different ways to build fires depending on what you’re using the fire for? Now that we’re the heart of winter, you will likely want to get the most […]

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Everything You Need to Know About Fireplace Damper Operation

By Doctor Flue | Published December 9, 2014

Many of our clients ask us about the chain, or handle, hanging down in their fireplace. In most masonry fireplaces, that thing you see dangling from the chimney is a damper handle or chains used to operate the damper mechanism. Here’s a look at the most common fireplace damper operation mechanisms currently used in United […]

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Time for a Fireplace Facelift?

By Doctor Flue | Published January 29, 2014

Is your fireplace looking a bit outdated or have you remodeled recently and now want to change the look of your fireplace? Tired of having a fireplace that looks exactly like the fireplace everyone else you know has? Whatever your reason for wanting a fireplace update, Doctor Flue is ready to help with a customized […]

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Curl Up Next to a New Fireplace This Fall

By Doctor Flue | Published October 9, 2013

The cold Michigan winter will be here before you know it! Instead of stocking up on blankets and Snuggies, install a beautiful fireplace. Doctor Flue, Inc.®, your Michigan Chimney Sweep company, offers a large selection of gas and wood fireplaces. With each fireplace installation, our certified chimney sweeps will ensure that your fireplace selection is […]

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Fireplace Ashes

By Doctor Flue | Published February 28, 2013

In Michigan and Ohio, the weather is still chilly enough for a nice, warm fire.  There’s a good chance that you’ve enjoyed a fire recently, during the cold month of February.  Unfortunately, after the fire extinguishes, you’re left with a pile of dirty ash in your fireplace. Dispose of Ashes Properly It’s important for homeowners […]

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Anatomy of Your Fireplace

By Doctor Flue | Published November 22, 2012

Types of Fireplaces There are two basic types of fireplaces:  masonry and factory-built.  There are hybrid fireplaces, too, but these are the two general types.  It’s important for you, as a homeowner, to know which type of fireplace is installed in your home. If you have questions about fireplace installation, call Doctor Flue, inc. at […]

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Important Precautions for Fireplace Owners

By Doctor Flue | Published October 18, 2012

Gas Fireplaces are more than likely to be put to work with the promise of colder weather just around the corner. Luckily, fireplace installation in Ann Arbor is available through the hard-working men and women at Doctor Flue, inc. However, with ownership comes great responsibility in maintaining gas fireplace safety. That is why Doctor Flue […]

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Hairline Cracks in Fireplace Refractory Panels

By Doctor Flue | Published March 25, 2010

Many homeowners are concerned when they see cracked fireplace refractory panels. Are these cracks “bad?”  Are hairline cracks “safe?”  If so, how big of a crack in your fireplace refractory panel is “okay?” Doctor Flue, serving SE Michigan and NW Ohio, discusses manufacturer recommendations and how to determine when it’s time to replace cracked fireplace refractory panels. […]

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