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ACHOR LLC
New to Angi
Clean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stove

Serving Cottondale, AL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Hi! We’re Achor Solutions LLC, a reliable and hardworking home improvement company serving homeowners in the local community.\n\nWith over 5 years of hands-on experience in construction and remodeling, we take pride in providing quality workmanship, attention to detail, and dependable service. We can help with a wide variety of home improvement projects, including kitchen and bathroom remodeling, drywall, flooring, painting, roofing, framing, repairs, and more.\n\nOur goal is simple: to make every project as smooth as possible while delivering work our customers can be proud of. We treat every home with respect and every project with the same level of care we would give our own home.\n\nWe would love the opportunity to earn your business and help bring your home improvement ideas to life!

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Busy B's Cleaning
New to Angi
Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Cottondale, AL and surrounding areas

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I am a dependable, hardworking Marine Corps veteran with a strong attention to detail and a commitment to doing every job right. I take pride in creating clean, organized spaces and understand the importance of reliability, trustworthiness, and professionalism when working in someone's home. My military background taught me discipline, accountability, and a strong work ethic that I bring to every cleaning job.

Fire Stop Chimney Services, LLC
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Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Cottondale, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Fire Stop Chimney Services LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Fireplaces questions, answered by experts

You should clean the ashes from your wood stove at least once a week during the heating season to maintain efficiency and safety. Additionally, it's crucial to have a professional clean the chimney and flue annually to remove creosote buildup, which can pose a fire hazard and affect the stove's performance. Regular cleaning ensures optimal operation and reduces the risk of harmful emissions.

While hardwoods are the best woods to burn, a few types of woods should be avoided when burning. Wood that has not had time to season, or “green wood,” should be avoided. The extra water in the wood makes it smoke horribly, which is not a quality you want. Additionally, it’s best to avoid any wood that is manufactured or has been treated, including coated or sealed wood, painted wood, or pressure-treated wood. These woods have chemicals that will be released into your air when burned and can cause health problems.

Common problems include pilot light failure, clogged burners, and faulty ignition systems. Regular maintenance prevents many issues.

Home insurance prices depend on where you live and the individual insurance company's policies. Some insurers charge a flat fee for fireplaces or wood-burning stoves, which is often a few hundred dollars per year. Other insurers base this fee on a percentage of your annual premium. You may want to check your current or prospective policy before beginning this project.

Some homes with wood-burning fireplaces don't have ash pits due to design choices, construction practices, or the age of the house. Many older abodes don't have them because ash pits weren't a standard feature when they were built. Additionally, in smaller homes or homes with less frequent fireplace use, builders might have opted to forgo an ash pit to reduce costs or simplify maintenance.

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