Keeping your dryer vent clean is crucial in preventing dryer fires and ensuring the longevity of your appliance. Lint build-up in the vent is one of the most common causes of dryer fires. Luckily, preventing lint build-up is a straightforward… Read More
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Maintaining Your Gas Fireplace
A gas fireplace adds warmth and ambiance to your home, especially during the colder months. However, regular gas fireplace maintenance and chimney inspection are crucial to keep your fireplace working efficiently and safely. Neglecting these tasks can lead to safety… Read More
Does Your Chimney Leak When It Rains?
One of the biggest things that lead to chimney damage and leaks is rainwater. A single bad summer storm can lead to water entering small gaps in the masonry and chimney and a stubborn chimney leak that further damages your… Read More
Preparing Your Fireplace for Summer
Welcome to summer! We passed the unofficial first day of summer last week and kids are getting ready to get out of school soon. The odds are good that the state of your fireplace is probably the furthest thing from… Read More
The Dangers of Creosote
If you have a wood-burning fireplace or stove, it’s essential to understand the dangers of creosote buildup. Creosote is a combustible byproduct that accumulates in chimney flues with each use. Over time, the accrual of this dark, tar-like substance poses… Read More
The Importance of Installing a Chimney Cap
In addition to adding a charming, rustic look to your home or business, a chimney cap serves a vital purpose in ensuring the efficiency and safety of your fireplace and heating systems. Installing one, you might say, is a “surefire”… Read More
The Importance of Dryer Vent Cleaning
When many homeowners think about the risk of house fires, they think about the chimney. However, the dryer vents running through your home can also be just as dangerous. As part of your chimney cleaning and chimney safety routine, you… Read More
Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Chimney
Spring is the perfect time for deep cleaning and freshening up your home. Don’t forget about chimney cleaning during your spring cleaning routine. Regular chimney cleaning is crucial to maintaining the cleanliness and safety of your fireplace and chimney, allowing… Read More
Common Causes of Chimney Fires
Every year, there are over 25,000 chimney fires in the United States. As a whole, these fires add up to over $125 million in property damage. Because of their devastating impact, understanding some of the causes of chimney fires can… Read More
How to Tell When Your Chimney Crown Needs Replacing
Spring is finally here, so now is a good time to take care of some much-needed and highly important chimney maintenance. Generally, you should be do chimney maintenance at least once a year, including having a chimney inspection. Typically,… Read More