4 Things to do now that it’s officially Fall

It’s now officially Fall. It’s chilly at night and pretty soon the heat will be running and the fireplaces will be burning. Here’s a quick checklist of Fall maintenance things to do (that I can help you with) to get ready for the cold weather: Have...

Is Your Chimney Ready for a Cold & Snowy Winter?

The 2014 Farmer’s Almanac is out and calling for a cold and snowy Winter. A cold winter means your heat will be on more often. A snowy Winter means more time at home in front of your fireplace. Whether you have a fireplace, wood stove, gas logs, or just a...

Your Furnace Also Vents Through a Chimney

Your gas or oil furnace, boiler, or water heater most likely vents through a chimney. This flue is often neglected and most homeowners wrongly assume that their HVAC contractors do the required annual maintenance on this chimney as part of their service contract. This...

Back to School

Back to school is a great time to get your chimney swept or inspected, right before it gets cold. Give me a call to set up an appointment: (610)626-2439

Last Week for Coupons

This is the last week before the coupons for a chimney cleaning or a chimney inspection expire. The coupons are each good for $15.00. Get this done before Fall to save some money, and before I’m booked up for a few weeks before I can fit you in.

Chimney Performance Problems

Over the weekend I completed the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA)’s “Chimney Physics” 2-day course. This advanced course teaches airflow and pressure issues that influence chimney draft. Today’s tighter sealed houses have less air...