Few need reminders about the pleasures of a fireplace in winter, but the word apparently needs to get out about the dangers of dirty chimneys. Thousands of home fires occur every year because homeowners did not schedule chimney cleaning for winter. Fire safety experts at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommend annual chimney cleaning …
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Dirty chimneys cause thousands of house fires every year, and that may partly explain why fire safety experts say annual fireplace cleaning is so important. The National Fireplace Protection Association (NFPA) recommends annual chimney inspections and cleaning, which includes fireplace cleaning. When it comes to gas fireplaces, annual cleaning and inspections should be performed by …
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In summer, many of us have fun in the sun on our minds but conscientious chimney sweeps are hoping to stay busy providing summer chimney maintenance. Chimney experts know first-hand how vulnerable chimneys are to deterioration. Leading fire safety experts are also aware, and they recommend chimney inspections in summer, as well. There are several …
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Have stink bugs been entering your chimney? Invasive brown marmorated stink bugs have become a real problem since entering the U.S. from Asia in the mid-1990s. Also called Halyomorpha halys, the pests were likely introduced as stowaways in a shipping container. It was discovered in 2015 that the St. Louis area is one of the …
It is sometimes a grave error to trust that a fireplace is safe to use in a newly purchased home. Although previous owners may have taken steps to ensure the fireplace passed inspection, there are several reasons it’s not enough to go on. Thousands of hazardous home fires occur every year because homeowners blindly used …
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Just as no one would ever want to leave a filthy mess in their kitchen for months on end, or clutter up your family room. Then why ignore your fireplace when it comes to spring cleaning. It can be pretty nasty business to ignore a wood-burning fireplace and chimney throughout the offseason. By taking steps …
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Chimney cleaning is a job for the pros, but it can save money to learn how to clean a fireplace because it’s a perfect do-it-yourself chore. Fireplaces are beloved amenities that are usually the focal point of a room. No matter how elaborate or simple a fireplace’s architecture may be, sooty stains can diminish its …
Chimney sweeps are experts at maintaining venting for fireplaces, of course, but they also perform dryer vent cleaning. Venting maintenance for dryers is a safety issue, same as it is for chimneys. Avoiding house fires and improving dryer efficiency are among the benefits of professional dryer vent cleaning. Below, learn statistics on fires caused by …
In summer, many of us have fun in the sun on our minds but conscientious chimney sweeps are hoping to stay busy providing summer chimney maintenance. Chimney experts know first-hand how vulnerable chimneys are to deterioration. Leading fire safety experts are also aware, and they recommend chimney inspections in summer, as well. There are several …
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The transition from summer to fall and into winter is the peak time for you to get the most out of your fireplace. You may even be burning a fire up to several times a week! As a result, it’s important to make sure you are cleaning your fireplace properly after each use. Proper fireplace …
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