Do you leave the damper open when burning a creosote log?

• <div><p>Yes, you need to leave your chimney damper open when burning a creosote log so that smoke and other debris doesn’t waft into your house as it’s burning. You’ll need to make sure your damper is fully open, even when the log continues to smoke, until it’s completely out and cold. </p></div>

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Q: What are the benefits of hiring a professional for oil-fired chimney maintenance?

• <div><p>DIY cleaning is possible, but professionals ensure thorough soot removal and check for hazardous creosote buildup.</p></div>

Q: Can I use water to put out a fire in my fireplace?

• <div><p>You should only use water to put out a fire in your fireplace in an emergency situation. Even then, it is better to use a fire extinguisher to put out a fire quickly. Make sure every room in your house that has a fireplace also has a fire extinguisher&mdash;and that everyone in your household knows how to use one.</p></div>

Q: Can an unused outlet cause a fire?

• <div><p>Yes. Even when it&rsquo;s not in use, an outlet is still connected to wiring, and if the wiring is faulty or wet, a fire can occur. Broken outlets can also cause fires, for the same reasons; in fact, most broken outlets are broken due to damaged or worn-out wiring. It&rsquo;s worth <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-replace-electrical-outlet.htm">replacing outlets</a> that are old or damaged with the help of an electrician.</p></div>

Q: Should a chimney flue be open or closed?

• <div><p>The damper, located just above the firebox, can open or <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-close-chimney-flue.htm">close the chimney flue</a>. The damper should remain closed unless there&rsquo;s a fire burning in the fireplace. Closing the damper prevents energy loss through the chimney and cold air from seeping into the home during the winter. Opening the damper helps maintain airflow when there is a fire and prevents smoke and gases from venting into the house.</p></div>

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Their service was excellent! They were quick to give us a reasonable quote and quick to schedule the install! They were kind and professional. Our floors look fantastic. We plan on hiring them again for the rest of our flooring project!
Stewart Family Floors LLC
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Reviewed in December 2022
If you ever need doors, windows, or siding installed in/on your home, Wilson’s in the company to call. Wilson’s installed doors, windows, and siding on my my home. Everyone from the supervisor to the installers were timely and professional. The structure was measured, products were ordered, and...
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Reviewed in November 2022
Installer paid attention to the details, was quick and courteous. We have purchased multiple things from them and will again.
Bald Eagle of Cabot
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Reviewed in August 2019
I called late in the afternoon. He was at my house within two hours. Very quick, professional, and very Courtesy. Plan to hire him again to install new hot Water heater.
About Schmidt Plumbing, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2019
We hired them to install drywall after a flood where the lower half of the walls had to be ripped off. They were prompt, courteous, and accommodating. At a first glance, their work seemed to be very good, but the finishing part was not around the plug ins, lower part, and corners.
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Reviewed in May 2019
He called letting me know he was on his way. He installed new washer faucets in about 15 minutes.. We will be getting him to install new dishwasher as soon as we purchase one.
K Nelson Plumbing
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Reviewed in December 2018
Absolute pleasure working with Andrew and his associate. They were on time, on a budget, had everything they needed, kept me in the loop on all aspects of the removal and installation, and they finished as promised. They cleaned up after their job was complete and hauled off the trash. I have...
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I dreaded the installation process of 20+ windows but the gentlemen that installed the windows were professional and a pleasure to have at the house. Cleaned as they went and were very thoughtful about they making sure the work area was tidy. Awesome work and product.
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Fire Pit Installation questions, answered by experts

DIY cleaning is possible, but professionals ensure thorough soot removal and check for hazardous creosote buildup.

You should only use water to put out a fire in your fireplace in an emergency situation. Even then, it is better to use a fire extinguisher to put out a fire quickly. Make sure every room in your house that has a fireplace also has a fire extinguisher—and that everyone in your household knows how to use one.

Yes, you need to leave your chimney damper open when burning a creosote log so that smoke and other debris doesn’t waft into your house as it’s burning. You’ll need to make sure your damper is fully open, even when the log continues to smoke, until it’s completely out and cold.

Yes. Even when it’s not in use, an outlet is still connected to wiring, and if the wiring is faulty or wet, a fire can occur. Broken outlets can also cause fires, for the same reasons; in fact, most broken outlets are broken due to damaged or worn-out wiring. It’s worth replacing outlets that are old or damaged with the help of an electrician.

The damper, located just above the firebox, can open or close the chimney flue. The damper should remain closed unless there’s a fire burning in the fireplace. Closing the damper prevents energy loss through the chimney and cold air from seeping into the home during the winter. Opening the damper helps maintain airflow when there is a fire and prevents smoke and gases from venting into the house.

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