How often do I need to clean my chimney?

• <div><p>You should get your chimney cleaned around once per year, but you might want to opt for bi-annual cleanings if you use your fireplace often. Remember, your boiler likely vents into your chimney as well, so cleaning is required even if you don’t use your fireplace. It’s a good idea to clean your chimney during the summer so that it’s ready to use when you want a worry-free cozy fire on that first crisp autumn night of the season.</p></div>

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Q: How likely is a chimney fire?

• <div><p>Depending on who&rsquo;s doing the estimating, about 22,000 to 25,000 chimney fires happen each year in the United States. Given the fact that millions of Americans have fireplaces (and chimneys), that means chimney fires aren&rsquo;t exactly common&mdash;but they&rsquo;re not rare, either. Since they&rsquo;re so dangerous, it&rsquo;s important to take precautions to prevent them.</p></div>

Q: What is the best method to clean fireplace bricks?

• <div><p>The best way to clean fireplace bricks is to use a mild solution on saturated bricks. An equal mixture of water and vinegar or a drop of dish soap in a bowl of water can help remove grime from fireplace bricks. Make sure you wet the bricks thoroughly before applying the cleaner and rinse them after you&rsquo;re done to prevent damage.</p></div>

Q: What is the white stuff on the glass of my gas fireplace?

• <div><p>When your fireplace burns, chemicals like sulfur or calcium can release from the fuel leading to white stuff appearing on the glass. However, it could also signal an issue with your fireplace. If you notice crystal deposits, it indicates either your flame isn&rsquo;t burning properly or venting well. </p></div>

Q: What is the best type of firewood?

• <div><p>The best type of firewood is a locally-sourced hardwood such as oak. While it&rsquo;s not the least expensive option, oak is found in most parts of the country and doesn't smoke or spark when burned. Other common slow-burning hardwoods, such as hickory, walnut, cherry, and maple, also make excellent firewood.</p></div>

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Reviewed in April 2019
Aaron did a great job mounting our TV above the fireplace. Very efficient and cleaned up! Very satisfied
DishTek
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Reviewed in June 2018
This company came to my home three times. First time, workmen mounted my tv above the fireplace and did a good job, yet I still have to adjust the tv for it to be level. Once satellite for tv service was installed, a workman came a second time and mounted the receiver, using "professional...
Smart Homes of Alabama, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2016
Excellent the stone fireplace looks fantastic! The guys were professional, clean and did an excellent job! We're going to hire them for our landscaping needs next year!
Creekstone Landscape
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Reviewed in December 2015
I found his number on Angie's List and read the reviews. I tried to contact him through the Angie's list site but didn't get a response so after 24 hours I decided to call directly instead because I wasn't sure if he had actually been contacted by the site or not. I left him a message and he...
Southern Plumbing & Gas
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Reviewed in December 2012
They were terrible at keeping appointments. We had a number of no-shows. When I first made the appointment they didn't show up and I had taken off from work. The second time he was there he said he would have it fixed in a week. Two weeks later he called and was going to give us a 15 minute...
Patch Adams Roofing and Chimney
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Reviewed in December 2012
This company is fantastic. Their servicemen are professional, thorough and knowledgeable. The serviceman that did the work prepared a detailed set of notes on my work order letting me know exactly what he did, inside and out. He even let me know I had some potential areas outside and on the...
Clean Sweep Chimney Svc Inc
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Reviewed in April 2012
He was on time and professional. He cleaned both of our fireplaces and cleaned up afterwards. We were renters at the time and now own our own home and will call him again. We need a new fence as well and thinking about calling him for an estimate.
Fairfax Chimney & Fence, Inc
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