Client Safety Is Our Top Priority at Owens Chimney Systems
At Owens Chimney Systems, your safety is at the heart of what we do. Recently, however, we’ve been made aware of individuals impersonating our company. These impostors are reaching out to potential clients via Facebook Messenger, soliciting services under our name....
Myths About Fireplace Use in Winter
Along with the joys of using a fireplace come some misconceptions about chimney maintenance and proper use. Some of these misconceptions are fairly innocuous, but others can impact the safety and efficiency of your fireplace system. With decades of experience, we love...
Chimney Anatomy 101
Knowing a little about your chimney’s components can go a long way in helping you notice when something’s not as it should be - these sturdy workhorses are probably more complex than you think. Simple diligence and a good maintenance schedule can help guard your...
Do I Need Inspections if I Rarely Use My Fireplace?
When it comes to home maintenance, many homeowners focus on areas they use most often - and this means often overlooking the chimney. It might seem logical that if you don’t use your chimney often, you don’t need to have it inspected annually...but that logic is...
Common Myths & Misconceptions: Wood Stove Edition
Wood stoves were once a staple of home heating...but rather than decline and become obsolete, wood stoves have actually seen a resurgence in popularity. Why? People are seeking alternative or supplemental - and often more sustainable - ways to heat their homes....
How Can I Get My Fireplace Ready for Fall?
Now is the best time to get your fireplace ready for fall - it’s just around the corner! A well-maintained and functional fireplace not only enhances your home’s warmth, but also adds to its charm and comfort - making it a place you truly want to be as the colder days...
How To Use a Fire Extinguisher
If anyone knows how much comfort and joy a fireplace can bring to a home, it’s us! We’ve made fireplaces and chimneys our business, and not only are all our lead technicians certified not only by the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA), but we’re also...
My Power’s Out! What Are Alternate Heating/Lighting Options?
You’re going about business as usual, when you suddenly find yourself in the dark. The hum of the fridge and other electronic noise is silenced. As you fumble for your flashlight, you’re probably wondering how long you’ll be deprived of the modern conveniences you...
Why Do We Like To Stare at Fires?
Fire can be mesmerizing. Gazing at a fire is a relaxing activity that can be almost hypnotic, and it’s fascinated humans for millennia. Now, we recognize that fire can be harnessed as a tool for heating, cooking food, or producing light...or embraced in cultural...
The Strange (But True) History of the Chimney Sweep
It’s that time of year again – it’s annual chimney inspection time! As you watch a chimney technician from Owens Chimney Systems break out a cleaning brush and ascend the ladder to scope your chimney, the thought hits you: How did chimney sweeping even start? Chimney...