by Lou Curley | Aug 8, 2013 | Uncategorized
Here’s a blog post that I wrote for the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA)’s website:Why insist on a CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep?
by Lou Curley | Aug 5, 2013 | Uncategorized
The NFL preseason started last night. Football season takes place at the same time of year as the heating/burning season. When you get your chimney serviced during the preseason, you can take care of any maintenance issues or repairs and be ready for the start of the...
by Lou Curley | Jul 29, 2013 | Uncategorized
Clothes dryer vents need to be maintained just like anything else. The Chimney Safety Institute of America, in addition to certifying chimney sweeps, has a certification program for dryer exhaust technicians. To obtain this credential, the technician must pass a test...
by Lou Curley | Jul 22, 2013 | Uncategorized
Here’s a list of 5 important things to consider when choosing a chimney inspector: What certifications does the inspector have? The F.I.R.E. Certified Chimney and Fireplace Inspector Certification is the only chimney inspection certification in the industry....
by Lou Curley | Jul 15, 2013 | Uncategorized
It’s hot out there and the last thing on most people’s mind is their fireplaces and chimneys. Why not use that to your advantage and get some off-season pricing? You can also take advantage of the flexibility of off-peak scheduling (no waiting for 2...
by Lou Curley | Jun 28, 2013 | Uncategorized
It’s very common that the chimney that vents your gas or oil furnace, boiler, or water heater will need to be relined. The exhaust that these appliances produce is corrosive and breaks down the original masonry lining over time. Switching fuels from oil to gas...
