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…
This time of year, many homeowners depend on the heat from fireplaces, wood stoves and other fossil-fuel heating appliances to keep their family warm during the winter months Sadly, each year thousands of homeowners’ experience billions of dollars in property damages and injuries from failing to recognize the importance of chimney cleaning. Did you know…
Did you know that water is a major contributor to the ruining of your masonry chimney? Your chimney is potentially one of the most taken for granted parts of your home. You know it’s there, but rarely pay it any attention. It’s one of those things that you expect to always be there when you…
It’s never good news when you suddenly realize you have a leak in the area of your chimney. Lot’s of questions immediately come to mind. Where is the leak coming from? Has mold begun growing in the house? Is the insulation affected or worse, destroyed? And the obvious, how much is this going to cost?…
ENERGY SAVINGS One of those decisions is energy savings, something Crumpton pinpoints as the biggest selling point in both residential and commercial settings. “If you’re running a building or running a household, I think that energy costs are on the frontal lobe for most,” he said. “I think it’s playing back and forth between the…