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February 13, 2024

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DIY Chimney Maintenance: Tips from a Professional Chimney Sweep

As professional chimney sweeps with years of experience, we often encounter homeowners eager to maintain their chimneys themselves. While certain tasks require professional expertise, there are several maintenance steps homeowners can undertake to ensure the safety and efficiency of their chimney. Here's a short DIY guide to chimney maintenance. Regular [...]

January 16, 2024

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Why Regular Chimney Cleaning is Crucial

The cold winter months beckon us towards crackling fires and cozy evenings under blankets. But the warmth and charm of a fireplace come with a hidden responsibility: chimney maintenance. Just like your car needs an oil change, your chimney requires regular cleaning to function safely and efficiently. While DIY options [...]

March 24, 2023

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How to Spring-Clean Your Chimney and Fireplace

Spring is an excellent time for deep cleaning and freshening your home. A place that you should remember during the spring-cleaning season is the chimney and fireplace. Fireplace and chimney cleaning help to maintain cleanliness and safely use these structures year after year. In this blog post, we discuss why it's essential [...]

March 17, 2023

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A Crash Course on Creosote

Creosote is common to all wood-burning systems. However, not all homeowners are aware of what it is, what its effects are, and how to prevent its buildup. This blog post offers a crash course on creosote, including learning about the different stages of creosote accumulation and steps for preventing further [...]

March 10, 2023

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4 Common Causes of Chimney Damage

Chimneys and fireplaces can add a cozy atmosphere to your home, but they have certain risks. You need regular maintenance to avoid fire damage or costly chimney repair. In this post, we cover four of the most common causes of chimney damage so you can prevent them and keep your home [...]

December 22, 2022

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Why Is My Fireplace Smoking Up The House?

A fireplace is a fantastic addition to any home. It provides a warm and inviting atmosphere that the whole family can enjoy. However, if your fireplace is smoking up the house, it can be a real nuisance.  (more…)

December 15, 2022

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Can I Cook In My Fireplace?

The fireplace is the focal point of many homes. It's where you gather to relax and enjoy quality time with family and friends during the colder months. Another activity you can do in this place is cook. With some creativity, you can use your fireplace to whip up some delicious meals. [...]

December 9, 2022

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Why You Shouldn’t Use a Chimney With a Cracked Liner

It can be tempting to ignore a cracked chimney liner. There is a common misconception that this issue won't affect other parts of your home. Unfortunately, a cracked chimney liner can endanger your property and your family. If you are dealing with this problem, you must immediately contact a chimney repair professional.  [...]

October 26, 2022

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What You Need to Know About Chimney Stains

Chimney discoloration doesn't only ruin the appearance of your chimney but also indicates serious problems. Once you notice stains around your chimney, it's best to call a professional right away to check for hidden issues in your fireplace.  (more…)

October 12, 2022

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4 Tips on Preparing for a Chimney Sweep

Regular maintenance is crucial to your chimney's performance and safety. In addition to annual chimney inspections, routine chimney cleaning is needed to ensure your home is safe. Dirty chimneys can cause various problems and hazards, including fires.  (more…)

August 3, 2022

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Should You Clean Your Chimney on Your Own?

If your chimney could use a good cleaning, you might think that doing it yourself is a cost-effective solution. Inspecting your chimney may be doable, such as checking to see if the chimney damper is open, but cleaning it is best left to a professional. Remember, your chimney is full [...]

July 6, 2022

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The Difference Between Flue Cleaning and Chimney Sweeping

The chimney and flue are two different components that require regular cleaning and maintenance. That said, make sure you don't use the terms flue cleaning and chimney sweeping interchangeably. (more…)

May 16, 2022

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What’s the Difference Between Top-Sealing & Throat Dampers?

Throat dampers are pretty common and most homeowners – even those who don’t have a fireplace – are familiar with them. They are part of the fireplace, rather than the chimney, and work by keeping the chimney closed off at the bottom, keeping the house warm by shutting out the [...]

March 2, 2022

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What You Need to Know About Creosote Sweeping Logs

If your chimney is caked in creosote, this can be a potential fire hazard, possibly putting you and your family in danger. Since creosote can be tough to clean, soap and water may not be enough. For this reason, many homeowners use creosote sweeping logs to deal with this chimney [...]

February 1, 2022

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How to Deal With Wood Ash as Winter Ends?

Other than your HVAC system, you heavily rely on your fireplace to keep you comfy during the winter months. Since it sustains heavy use, you should have it cleaned and maintained regularly to keep it free from contaminants, such as wood ash. In this post, Batts' Chimney Services, the leading chimney [...]

January 4, 2022

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Reasons Your Fireplace Smells Bad and How to Fix Them

A well-maintained fireplace provides warmth and beauty to your home. When an unpleasant odor is emitting from it, it can ruin the atmosphere and give the residents a headache. There can be several reasons why your fireplace or chimney smells bad; a reliable chimney sweep talks about some of them here. (more…)

November 11, 2021

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A Brief Primer on Parging

Your chimney and fireplace is an intricate heating system that requires you to take care of it. After all, it makes your home warm and cozy during the winter months. However, there is one part that some homeowners typically forget, and that is the smoke chamber, hidden above the firebox. [...]

October 20, 2021

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The Usual Culprits Behind Chimney Cracks

Chimney cracks are always a cause for concern. If your chimney flue has cracks, noxious fumes may leak into your home. Not to mention cracks may allow moisture to infiltrate your chimney, which in turn may damage brick and mortar and weaken your chimney’s structure.  (more…)

October 6, 2021

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The 3 Types of Chimney Rebuilds

Bricks turning white and spalling bricks are some of the warning signs you need a chimney rebuild.  A chimney rebuild is needed when the damage to your chimney can’t be fixed by replacing damaged parts with new materials.  (more…)

August 4, 2021

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What You Need to Know About Debris in Chimneys

You probably already know that anywhere that has debris buildup can’t be good. You see it around outdoor HVAC units, hampering its performance, or on top of the roofing system, weakening its materials and allowing mold to form. And when debris accumulates inside the chimney--that’s something even more urgent. The [...]