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Signs that your chimney needs to be swept
If you haven’t lit your fireplace yet this season, it’s only a matter of time. Right now, the most popular question our chimney sweeps are being asked is, “How can I tell if my chimney or fireplace needs cleaning?”
Does Santa Claus need a clean Chimney?
Take a look inside the chimney. Is it clean? Are there any nests? Often, buildup accumulates inside the chimney. Also check to see if there are loose, missing or crumbling tiles.
Can I smoke the turkey in the chimney?
NO! You cannot smoke your turkey in the Chimney even with the flu open. Thanksgiving is by far the worst day for house fires in the U.S.
Get your chimney ready for Santa Claus
When experts clean your chimney, you don’t need to worry that the sooty gunk will make a mess in your home. A special vacuum and proven procedures are used to ensure that while your chimney flue is being cleaned, your home stays the way chimney professionals found it when they arrived.
Two Different Chimneys
The furnace exhaust is hotter than the surrounding air. Once inside the chimney, noxious fumes, including carbon monoxide (CO), rise to the top and dissipate into the great outdoors. No problem, right? Well… yes. It can be a problem.
Mercer County Chimney Masons
Finding the right Mercer County chimney mason is crucial. A chimney is an important part of the home even though it may not seem that way for most homeowners. The fireplace is also important since it is where you light the fire. Apart from being a source of warmth,...
West Windsor Chimney Sweep
If you are lucky enough to have a fireplace in your home, now winter is here, you are probably enjoying it daily. There is nothing quite like coming home through wind and snow to the crackle and cheer of a roaring fire. A fireplace creates warmth, comfort, and adds a...
Tips for Preventing Chimney Fires
Do you want to know how to maintain your chimney? Chimney fires are very scary and dangerous. There are more than 25,000 chimney fires every year in the United States. The damages are great to the home sometimes destroying a home and also putting lives at risk. These...
Mercer County Chimney Damper Repair
Do you know if you need Mercer County chimney damper repair services? A chimney damper is the metal plate located at the top of your flue that seals off the fireplace when it's not in use. It works by blocking the flow of air through the chimney, which helps to keep...