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Maintenance advice, safety tips and product guides from the Doctor Flue technicians.
Spring Deal: Instant Rebate with the Purchase of a new Valor G4 Series
This promotion ended July 1, 2015. For current Valor models and pricing, see Gas Inserts or call 1-800-438-3583. Spring is the perfect time to…
What is that Chimney Smell?
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…
Is it Time to Replace Your Chimney Chase?
If you’re experiencing unexplained cold air circulating in or around your fireplace, it might be time to replace your chimney chase. But what exactly…
Does Your Dirty Chimney Really Need to Be Swept?
“Was it dirty?” Our technicians are often asked this question when evaluating a homeowner’s wood burning system. In reality, anyone can reach into a…
How to Heat Your Home for Less
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…
How to Clean a Stained Brick Fireplace
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…
Infographic: Chimney Cleaning Tips
Infographic Text 3 Types of Chimney Deposits Soot – Black or brown colored composition of carbon particles and ash with a soft texture.…
Shattered Glass Fireplace Door: Problem Solved!
Recently, the Doctor Flue team took a service call to provide a new homeowner, Margaret, with instructions on proper operation for her gas fireplace.…
Build a Fireplace Fire to Heat Your Home in Minutes
If you were ever in boy scouts or girl scouts, you probably know how to make a pretty mean campfire. But, did you know…
Can My Home Have Multiple Chimney Flues?
If you have more than one fireplace, you may have wondered if everything is connected to the same flue. Doctor Flue has the answer!…
Doctor Flue’s Top Christmas Fire Safety Tips
With Christmas just around the corner, you will probably be spending a lot of time with your family by the fireplace. Whether you’re opening…
Everything You Need to Know About Fireplace Damper Operation
Many of our clients ask us about the chain, or handle, hanging down in their fireplace. In most masonry fireplaces, that thing you see…