Category: Chimney Sweep Tips

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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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 …

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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 …

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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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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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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 …

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Now that the weather’s chilly and snow is regularly in the forecast, we hope you’re getting good use out of your fireplace. We know better than anyone, however, how important it is to regularly check your fireplace for issues that could impact your family’s safety. Our Experts Recommend Routine Maintenance to Keep Your Fireplace Working …

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