Chimney and Fireplace Safety Archives

Client Safety Is Our Top Priority at Owens Chimney Systems

by James Owens | Jan 15, 2025 | Chimney and Fireplace Safety

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....

Top 2 Things You Can do to Reduce the Chance of a Chimney Fire

by James Owens | Dec 18, 2020 | Chimney and Fireplace Safety

As the weather gets colder this time of year, it’s common for homeowners to start lighting up the fireplace more often. We know there isn’t anything quite as cozy and festive as some crackling flames, so it’s important to ensure you’re using your system as safely and...

Smoke Guards and Your Chimney

by James Owens | Apr 18, 2018 | Chimney and Fireplace Safety

It’s been a long day, and all you want to do is relax in front of your fireplace, maybe even with a blanket and a good book. You take the time to lay out your wood and get the fire burning just right. And just when you’re all settled in, you notice a stench from the...

Why Does my Prefabricated Fireplace Need Replacing?

by James Owens | Jun 12, 2015 | Chimney and Fireplace Safety, Fireplaces and Stoves

Prefabricated fireplaces (also commonly referred to as factory-built or prefab fireplaces) are produced and assembled in a factory before being transported and installed by a professional fireplace installer at a particular job site. These fireplaces have been made...

The Importance of the CSIA Certification

by James Owens | Oct 7, 2014 | Chimney and Fireplace Safety, Chimney Maintenance

Would you go to an optometrist if you were having relationship problems? “No!” Would you go to a therapist if you were having problems with your eyes? Again…a resounding “NO!” In both situations, the wrong specialist is being used for something...

Smelly Fireplace?

by James Owens | Jun 30, 2014 | Chimney and Fireplace Safety, Chimney Information, Chimney Maintenance

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...