by James Owens | Apr 25, 2016 | Dryer Vent Cleaning
At Owens Chimney Systems, we feel strongly about educating our customers about the best fire safety practices. Our chimney technicians have spent a lot of time in training and certification sessions from the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) learning how to...
by James Owens | Jan 26, 2015 | Chimney Tips
There are general fire safety precautions everyone should follow, regardless of where they live. Taking the time to review these fire safety precautions can help you create a safer and more secure living environment for you and your family. There are several fire...
by James Owens | Jan 11, 2015 | Chimney Inspections
On the morning of January 5, 2015, a two-alarm fire started in Carolina Panthers Coach Ron Rivera’s house. Fortunately, no one was hurt (thanks in large part to a properly-working alarm system), and the coach told reporters on scene that everyone got out safely but...
by James Owens | Jul 7, 2014 | Dryer Vent Cleaning, Fire Safety
Believe it or not, dryer vents are now considered to be more of a fire hazard than chimneys. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued an alert due to the fact that there are 15,500 fires, 10 deaths and 310 injuries from dryer exhaust fires annually....
by James Owens | May 14, 2014 | Chimney and Fireplace Safety, Chimney Maintenance, Chimney Tips, Energy Efficiency, Fire Safety
After years of usage, your chimney liner might need to be repaired or possibly replaced. It has to function efficiently to save on your heating buck and to keep your family safe indoors.
