Fire Safety Archives - Owens Chimney Systems

Fire Prevention Is More Than Just A Week

by James Owens | Oct 28, 2021 | Fire Safety

Did you know it was recently Fire Prevention Week? In fact, all of October is Fire Prevention Month! And while we love that there’s a time of year dedicated to bringing awareness to these topics, we want homeowners to have helpful resources to help them all year long...

Provide Safe Warmth For Your Family This Holiday Season

by James Owens | Dec 7, 2016 | Fire Safety

The holiday season is here. Friends and family gather to share in special traditions and create memories that you can cherish throughout the year. Not to mention, relaxing in front of a crackling fire. Unfortunately, this scene can turn ugly in a hurry if you don’t...

Fire Safety

by James Owens | Nov 25, 2015 | Fire Safety

Wood Stove and Fireplace Ash Removal

by James Owens | Dec 9, 2014 | Fire Safety, Stoves and Fireplaces

The burning of solid fuels (wood, coal or pellets) in your stove, fireplace or insert, will inevitably leave behind ashes that need to be removed, regardless of how efficiently your particular unit burns. These remaining ashes must be removed periodically to prevent...

Dryer Vent Safety

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....

FAQs about Creosote

by James Owens | Jun 16, 2014 | Chimney and Fireplace Safety, Chimney Information, Chimney Maintenance, Fire Safety

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...