Winter has barely begun, and already all across the US, we are already facing brutally cold temperatures. This cold weather could be affecting your chimney, and raising your heating bill. Here are some of the potential damages that homeowners could face and what to watch out for… Read more…?
It’s June, and you’re probably thinking of warm Summer days by the pool, and the last thing on your mind are the long cold winter days bundled up by the fire. However, summer is the BEST time to get your chimney cleaned. Read more…?
With the unpredictable Kansas weather and all of the rain we have seen, you may have noticed some leaks around your chimney. There are many causes for chimney leaks. Most of the time a roof leak around a chimney is not the roof – it’s the chimney. All of our certified technicians are specifically trained to know what to look for to SOLVE your leaky chimney issues. Read more…?
If you have moved into a newly built home, you may have a prefabricated (or prefab) chimney instead of a traditional masonry chimney. This type of chimney has grown in popularity over the past couple of decades, so it is more common to find a prefab chimney in homes that have been recently constructed. It is important to realize the differences between your new prefab chimney from a masonry chimney so that you are using your new fireplace properly and safely. Read more…?
We won’t try to sugarcoat it: A chimney leak is a frustrating, sometimes expensive problem to have, which is why, at Home Safe Hearth & Chimney, we spend a lot of time talking to our clients about leak prevention and what we can do to help. Read more…?
Maintenance for your heating system begins and ends with your chimney. Understanding the basics of chimney sweeping will help you make better decisions for your home and family. Read more…?
Ash. Dirt. Dust. These are things we don’t want messing up the cleanliness of our homes. However, there is no way of preventing ash from being produced when burning a fire, so you must properly know how to clean it up. Do you even have to clean them up, or is it included in your annual sweep and inspection? The questions can become overwhelming, especially if you are an inexperienced chimney user. To talk to an experienced professional or to schedule a maintenance appointment call Home Safe Hearth and Chimney. Read more…?
When you talk about draft in general, it can mean all sorts of things. Draft can be your initial input in writing that still needs proofreading but draft can also talk about the weather where the coldness in the air lingers. But here, we’re talking about chimney draft and everything there is to know about it. Read more…?
Have you ever given a thought to what is happening inside of your chimney when you have a problem? This overview should answer some of your questions about the processes at work, and explain the science of combustion. Read more…?
Sometimes, this dilemma is taken lightly or is underestimated in most cases, not knowing the harmful effects it can give to your chimney and your fireplace in general. Read more…?
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