Do you do fireplace and chimney repairs?

Yes. We can do any chimney, fireplace or stove related repairs or replacement.

What causes the white stains on the brick of my chimney?

When water from rain snow or ice can get into the brick or mortar and cause these chemicals onto the surface of the chimney. To fix this the cause of the water penetration has to be determined by a visual inspection of the chimney crown, mortar joints and flashing.

What is a chimney liner?

A chimney liner is a stainless steel pipe that from runs from your fireplace, insert or stove, through your chimney to the roof. Chimney liners are installed when it determined that the lining of your chimney flue is either cracked or in some other way damaged. As our gas-tight and insulated for highest efficiency. Chimney liners can solve most safety and drafting issues on older or fire damaged chimney flues.

Why do I need a chimney cap?

There are number of reasons to install a chimney cap: keeping the flu clear of fallen leaves keeping out birds and animals keeping rain out of the chimney

My heating contractor does a yearly inspection doesnt this mean my chimney is safe?

Heating contractor inspection generally stops at the beginning of the flu or chimney base and does not detect problems inside your chimney.

Should I have my natural gas chimney cleaned?

Although generally, a natural gas fired furnace burns relatively clean it can create conditions that may erode the chimney flue. More importantly other conditions including animals and stranger things like lightning strikes can create problematic or dangerous conditions in your chimney. Thus your chimney should be inspected at least once per year.

Do I need to have my oil furnace chimney cleaned?

Yes. A byproduct that comes from the furnace when it mixes with moisture becomes an acid that erodes clay and cement. This can cause gaps in the flue lining which could allow carbon monoxide to enter the living space.

What should I do if I have a chimney fire?

First, get everybody out of the house and call 911 if you have a chimney fire extinguisher, use it if possible, close any glass doors or damper on the fireplace and any air openings on a stove. Before using the chimney again make sure you have it inspected and cleaned by a professional before you use it again

How can I prevent the chimney fire?

Here are a few things you can do to maintain a healthy chimney. Use only seasoned wood build smaller hotter fires that burn more completely never burn quantities of cardboard, wrapping paper, trash or Christmas trees. On your woodstove use a flue thermometer so you can make adjustments to produce a hotter burn have you chimney inspected at least once a year and cleaned as needed

My wood stove or fireplace sometimes smokes when I first light it?

Cold air outside can prevent the air from rising in your flue. The solution is to pre-warm or prime the flu before you start the fire. You can do this by burning newspaper crumpled into a ball before you light the fire. You can also open a nearby window into the fire is venting properly.

How much is a cord of wood?

A full cord of wood is a stack that measures 8 foot wide by 4 foot high by 4 foot deep. A face cord of wood is half the size of a full cord.

How can I tell if the firewood I buy is seasoned?

The best indicator of seasoned wood is large cracks at the ends. In general, the larger the cracks the dryer the wood.

What is the best wood to burn in my fireplace?

It is most important that you make sure the firewood youre using is dried and seasoned. Hard words have more heat value than soft woods. You should never burn painted wood, plywood or pressure-treated lumber.

Whats that funny smelly comes from my fireplace in the summer?

The odor you smell is creosote inside a dirty chimney thats reacting to humidity or rain. A good chimney cleaning and possibly a deodorizer will solve the problem.

What causes creosote?

Creosote is the accumulation of vaporized carbon particles that condense onto the surface of the smoke chamber and chimney. Heavier buildups of creosote are generally caused by burning unseasoned wood or an improperly sized chimney flue.

My fireplace get smoke into the room. Will a chimney cleaning fix this problem?

There are many things that could cause smoke to get into the living space. You should have your chimney and fireplace inspected to determine the cause.

Do chimney cleaning products work?

What are sold as chimney cleaning products generally only loosen creosote they dont removed the creosote from the chimney. We have not found any commercial product that can replace a professional chimney cleaning.

Whats the best time of the year to clean my chimney?

The spring or early summer is the best time to clean a chimney for several reasons: you can avoid the foul odor that occurs when hot humid air reacts with creosote in a dirty chimney. You can usually get an immediate appointment instead of waiting weeks for an appointment during the busy fall winter season. Any problems uncovered during an inspection can be repaired in time for the next burning season.

Well the chimney cleaning get soot and dust on my things?

We will bring all the equipment and materials required to assure there is no damage to your valuable home furnishings or area surrounding the fireplace.

How long will it take to clean my chimney?

Generally I chimney cleaning will take approximately 45 to 60 minutes for fireplace or wood stove chimney. A walk-in fireplace or very tall chimney could take longer.

How often should my chimney be cleaned?

The general recommendation is that your chimney should be checked at least once per year. Even a chimney that is connected to a gas or oil burning device can be blocked by an animal or another structural defect. Chimneys connected to fireplaces or wood-burning stoves that are used frequently may require cleaning as much as twice per year.

FAQ | The Chimney Medic

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How often should my dryer vent be cleaned?

Posted on November 27, 2017

There are many factors to consider including the length of the dryer vent and how often the dryer is used. In general its recommended that you dryer vent be clean once per year.

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Its taking longer and longer to dry my clothes. Could this be my dryer vents?

Posted by Tevye Brown on November 26, 2017

If the time it takes to dryer close increases over time the likelihood is that your dryer vent is getting blocked.

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How can I keep birds from nesting in my dryer vent?

Posted on November 25, 2017

Installing a bird to guard the covers the vent exhaust will prevent birds from entering the vent.

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Can a clogged dryer vent because carbon monoxide poisoning?

Posted on November 24, 2017

A gas dryer produce carbon monoxide. The clogged event can prevent the carbon monoxide from leaving the building.

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how does a dryer vent fire start?

Posted on November 23, 2017

Lint building up in the dryer vents reduces the airflow. Over time the links dries and high temperatures or a single spark can cause they highly flammable lint to ignite.

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Chimney FAQ

How often should my dryer vent be cleaned?

Its taking longer and longer to dry my clothes. Could this be my dryer vents?

How can I keep birds from nesting in my dryer vent?

Can a clogged dryer vent because carbon monoxide poisoning?

how does a dryer vent fire start?

Its taking longer and longer to dry my clothes. Could this be my dryer vents?