Keep Smoke Out Of Your Living Area
When it’s cool outside, it just feels so cozy to build a fire in the fireplace. What a great way to get the chill out of the air in your home! But if the room fills with smoke, then the enjoyment goes out the window. There are several reasons this may be happening,...
Ensure your fireplace is ready for winter with an inspection
A warm autumn can give a false sense of comfort that the winter will be mild, but don’t be fooled. Cooler weather is on its way. Use these extra summer-like days to ensure that your fireplace is ready for winter by scheduling an inspection. What is the purpose of a...
Top 10 Reasons to Have Your Chimney Swept
Have you still not had your chimney swept even though it’s overdue? If the strong recommendation for annual cleanings from the National Fire Protection Association isn’t enough to convince you, here are 10 more reasons. Your teenage son said he’s embarrassed to have...
Make Sure Your Chimney is Swept Before Lighting a Fire
It’s a chilly Friday night and you and your family have been sitting in the stands at the stadium for hours watching the game. You’re all too happy to be home to warm up. Popcorn is popping and there is some discussion over what movie to watch as you start a fire. You...
We service gas logs
Have you recently moved into a home with an existing gas line? Maybe you finally converted to gas for a more efficient, environmentally-friendly heating option. That’s not the end, however. To maintain both efficiency and safety, those gas logs need to be regularly...
Have Your Fireplace and Chimney Inspected
Inspection Diagnoses Chimney and Fireplace Health With our rolling hills in the Piedmont region, we’re not strangers to trees --- pines, maples, oaks, and other varieties. In addition to all the beauty they bring, we can also expect leaves and needles to drop. While...
Extend the Life of Your Dryer with a Professional Dryer Vent Cleaning
To keep your clothes dryer working efficiently for a long time, you should be scheduling a professional dryer vent cleaning every year. When the dryer vent is dirty and clogged, your appliance is unable to work properly. Many homeowners are unaware of the need for...
Why You Should Consider a Top-Down Damper
If you have noticed an increase in your heating and cooling bills, your traditional throat damper may be the reason. These metal dampers typically do not provide an airtight seal to your chimney, so heated and cooled air can easily escape your house through the...
How to Find a Qualified Chimney Sweep
Before you hire a chimney sweep to perform your annual chimney sweeping and inspection, it is important to check out the qualifications of the technician. These chimney maintenance services protect you from the risk of chimney fires and carbon monoxide leaks, so you...
How Can I Keep My Chimney from Leaking?
Did you know that water leaks can cause so much damage to a masonry chimney that it can be in danger of collapsing? The Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) is not joking when they claim that water is the biggest enemy of masonry chimneys. At Owens Chimney...