Dryer Vent 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....
Smelly Fireplace?
The summertime smells we all want to imagine are flowers and barbecue, but sometimes our chimneys have other ideas. You can try to cover up the smell with air fresheners and high hopes, but it may be that you have to remove the odor from the unit completely. Our...
FAQs about Creosote
Are you a chimney owner? Are you looking to get a chimney installed anytime soon? Well, if you’ve answered yes to either of the two questions then we’ve got some information that could be helpful. Our team here at Owens Chimney Systems, Inc. is ready and willing to...
A Little Something Extra for Your Chimney
At Owens Chimney Systems, our goal is to help our clients enjoy the best-performing, most efficient, most dependable and safe chimney system possible, and accomplishing that goal includes everything from providing thorough annual chimney inspections and making expert...
All About Chimney Liners
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.
6 Questions to Ask Your Sweep
A wise homeowner should know what to ask when they hire people to do services in and around their home. The same holds true when you hire a chimney sweep. Here are the top 6 questions to ask:
All About Creosote
There is one thing important to all homeowners…the safety and well-being of our families. We do our very best to avoid at all costs things that may threaten it. Among the most dreaded and unwelcome house guests is creosote. What is creosote? Well it’s safe to say that...
Saving Energy Saves Money
It never fails that after the holidays and tax season, your wallet seems to be a little more thin than usual. Some people use coupons, or reduce their trips out. Many people do not think about what they can change around their homes, or how much money these changes...
Spring To-Do List for Your Chimney
Following a long season of use, it’s a great idea to conduct a quick inspection of your chimney and heating appliance, looking for signs of wear and tear. It’s also wise to have your chimney professionally cleaned during the spring, since this is our least busy season...
Water and Your Chimney
With spring approaching we can expect to have more rain showers. While the outdoors may like the idea, your chimney may be panicking. When water collects in a chimney it can cause severe damage. There can be easy fixes to these problems though, so call Owens...