What is Creosote?
How does it get in the chimney and why is it dangerous? Wherever you burn wood (fireplace or wood burning stove, etc.), it creates a form of gases or small particles called pollutants. The gases are expelled from the burning wood with the smoke. When the gases cool to a temperature that is below 250˚ F, they will begin to liquefy, combine and condense. Once they combine and condense creosote is created. Creosote is a foul smelling...
Dryer Vent Cleaning – A Must!
Here I am a professional in the trade of cleaning dryer vents. And to my embarrassment, I recently had a situation come up. My wife complained of smelling smoke when she dried some clothes. I poopooed her. First, that is never a good idea. But here is where my “knowledge” got in the way of actually looking at her complaint. I “knew” my dryer vent exited my dryer thru a 18″ flex hose and went directly outside thru a 5″ wall, so...
5 Questions to Ask Your Chimney Sweep
Most homeowners not aware that an annual professional chimney inspection and cleaning is important to ensure the safe operation of their fireplace, despite the fact if the fireplace is barely used. Hiring a knowledgeable and experienced chimney sweep is not always an easy task. To help you out with this process here are some questions that you can ask to ensure that you are receiving the best quality of services. Ask for a detailed...
How can a sweep help me to maintain a safe home?
Hiring an experienced and qualified chimney sweep is important for the safety of your home. A professional chimney sweep not only clean your flue, but will also inspect your chimney. A chimney inspection is essential in order to prevent ghastly costs and safety issues. Failure to have your chimney cleaned and inspected by a professional can lead to: Fire from Obstruction or Debris: Perhaps one of the most common safety issues that is...
I use a gas furnace, do I still need to clean my flue?
While most homeowners are aware of the need to clean and inspect their flue if they use a wood burning fireplace or stove, many are not aware of the importance of cleaning and inspecting their flue when gas furnaces and other gas heating appliances are involved. Although gas is typically a clean burning fuel, gas furnaces produce water vapors that are released in your flue. These vapors also contain chlorides from house-supplied...
