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Why Schedule a Chimney Inspection Before Fall?

As cooler weather approaches, you and your family may already be daydreaming about cozying up to your fireplace. The sound and comfort of crackling logs can quickly be interrupted if your chimney isn’t in working...

Fall is the Time to Make Sure Your Chimney is Clean and Safe

The Fall season is practically here, we can all look forward to singalongs, ugly sweaters, and a crackling fire. Most people forget about their fireplace and chimney during the spring and summer unless bad odors,...

Signs It’s Time to Clean Your Chimney

Just like your home’s bathroom, kitchen, and other rooms need a routine cleaning, so does your chimney. Debris from wood-burning, soot and creosote buildup, animal nests, and combustion gas residue will accelerate your chimney’s deterioration...

Signs of a Leaky Chimney

Chimney leaks are a common problem in areas with seasonal freeze/thaw cycles and inclement weather. This post looks at how to identify a leaking chimney, what causes it, and what you can do about it....

What Should You Do If Lightning Strikes Your Chimney

One myth about lightning strikes is that there’s no danger if you don’t see rain or storm clouds. However, according to the CDC, lightning often strikes areas outside of heavy rain and can strike as...

Should I Be Concerned About Laundry Lint?

If you’re like most families, you do several loads of laundry a day and probably never think about the lint buildup in the trap or the dryer exhaust. However, as we’ll see, excessive dryer lint...

Chimney Inspections and Maintenance Lexington, SC

Identifying and Fixing Chimney Discoloration This Summer

Chimney stains are more than a cosmetic problem. They are like color-coded signals indicating potential chimney issues like masonry damage, rust, and mold, to name a few. So folks residing in Wilmington Island, GA, Hilton...

Is There a Difference Between a Flue and Damper?

You’re not alone if you’re unsure about the difference between a flue and a damper. Many folks use the terminology interchangeably. However, the flue and damper are not the same. So, when someone says they’re...

Why Venting Unused Chimneys Is Important

With many homes in the Central Augusta River Area (CSRA) and South Carolina Midlands relying on a central heating system, gas furnace, or a direct-vent fireplace insert, unused chimneys are becoming increasingly common. Unfortunately, some...