Every part of your chimney and fireplace plays a specific role in working efficiently. Most of these roles are simple, however if one or more things go wrong your system will become damaged and put you at serious risks for fire and health problems. Here is a breakdown of your chimney and fireplace below to…
You may think that by having and using your fireplace in the wintertime will save you money in electricity and heat, but you may be wrong. You may be doing the opposite actually and wasting energy and money without even realizing it. Wintertime should be a fun and exciting time when it comes to utilizing…
As winter starts to settle into the United States we tend to hear more and more about fires in general. From forest fires to chimney and house fires, winter is the season for them. Aside from natural forest fires, the total of house fires per year are caused mainly due to the home’s chimney. A…
It’s cold outside and your furnace is working overtime to keep your home warm and cozy. If it’s getting some years on it, you’re probably gritting your teeth a little, hoping it will survive another winter. You’re not alone. Furnaces typically last only about 15 years before they need to be replaced, and, like any…
Each part in your chimney and fireplace play a role in helping it work efficiently. Majority of the roles are simple, but, if one or more parts take a turn for the worst, your system can turn up damaged, inefficient and could put your home at a serious risk for fires or health issues. Below…
By following all the steps above and being consistent about your chimney maintenance will make for a healthy and efficient fireplace. By making sure your chimney is cared for prior to the winter season reduces the stress and hassle of having to schedule a professional to come out last minute. We recommend you take your…
The very first thing to do is actually forgotten more often than people care to admit. It is to open the damper Ingredients to Start the Fire Tinder: Crumpled up newspaper makes the best tinder. You can also use small twigs, pine needles or pinecones. Kindling: Large twigs, small branches and small splits of wood…
Chimney cracks are problems that should not be ignored, and ABC Cleaning, Inc. chimney technicians have the know-how to provide the facts about the cracks. We will diagnose the cause of the cracks in your chimney and provide needed repairs, including a complete chimney rebuild if needed. The following are some basic facts about chimney…
Problems with Smoke? Is your damper open? If it is and the smoking continues, open a nearby window a crack for a minute or two until the fire is going well – then you can close it again. If it just smokes when you light the fire, it may be because the flue is cold….
Safe chimneys are ones where the structure is solid, and all components function as they should. A damaged chimney not only won’t perform correctly, it also could become dangerous. Let’s look at chimney damage and chimney fires and how to address these issues. Chimney Fires A lot of internal damage to chimneys happens because of…