8 Reasons Why Cold Air Comes Down the Chimney and Into the Home
One thing that makes the Fall, Winter and Spring seasons miserable is when a cold breeze comes into the house while you are sitting on the couch trying to enjoy relaxing time. You notice your hands are cold, or your face feels cold and then you realize, a breeze is hitting you. You wonder, where […]
How to Prepare Your Fireplace and Chimney for Winter
To prepare your fireplace and chimney for winter, schedule a professional inspection and chimney cleaning. The temperatures are just about right to either fire up those logs or turn on the gas fireplace. Either way, you don’t want to miss out on a cozy night in front of the fireplace. But why is it important […]
How Often Does the Chimney Need to be Cleaned?
As night time temperatures drop and light sweaters come out of the deep part of the closet, homeowners begin to look to their fireplaces for comfort. And who can blame them? It’s the best part of the cooling off season: starting up the fireplace. But logic sets in and homeowner’s question…when was it cleaned last? […]
Chimney Cleaning for Gas and Wood Burning Fireplaces
Standard annual or mechanical Chimney cleaning for gas and wood burning fireplaces typically works to remove any type of buildup as well as checking for the structural integrity of the chimney. Maintaining an annual chimney cleaning will meet the national safety standard set by the NFPA, CSIA, IRC and NCSG, helping homeowners avoid chimney fires […]
Have Your Chimney Checked Before Storm Season Begins!
Winter is always tough on your home. This past winter was no picnic with the snow and cold. By the time spring (really) arrives, your chimney has put up with months of freezing temperatures, snow, ice, and the constant freeze-thaw cycle that quietly does damage you can’t always see from the outside. That’s why a […]
Why Spring Is the Best Time to Schedule Your Chimney Cleaning
Let’s be honest. Chimney cleaning probably isn’t the first thing on your spring to-do list. But if you used your fireplace this past winter, scheduling a chimney sweep before warm weather arrives is one of the best home maintenance decisions you can make. Here’s why Spring is the best time to schedule your chimney cleaning. […]
An Uncomfortable Visit: Cold Draft from the Chimney
Special occasions are a great time to visit with family and friends, especially in the winter time as we don’t get the chance to get out often. This past holiday, you would have thought the home would have been hot. The ovens were going, people were everywhere talking, playing games and of course grazing the […]
Impact of Temperature Drop on the Chimney
The impact of temperature drop on the chimney can impact the structure and functionality of the chimney. As we have been experiencing in Chicago winters, temperatures have gone from 50 degrees down to 21 degrees during the day, with temperatures falling even further at night. What can you do as a homeowner to watch for, […]
I Have a Gas Fireplace, There’s No Need to Sweep It.
Many young homeowners either have been told or believe that since I have a gas fireplace, there’s no need to sweep it. That is a false. Plain and simple. There are many ways you can hurt yourself, family and home by not following the recommendation of the National Fire Protection Association and the Chimney Safety […]
When is the Best Time to Sweep the Chimney and Fireplace?
When is the Best Time to Sweep the Chimney and Fireplace? When we approach the month of May, we are confident that summer rolls right on in. If you are wondering where summer is, you’re not alone. These cool temperatures are inching upward, but very slowly. Many have vowed not to turn on the furnace […]