Should I be worried about my oven smoking?

• <div><p>If your oven is new, then it’s likely that the oven smoking is due to it being a new unit. In this case, you don’t need to worry about the oven smoking. However, if your oven is old, you can’t identify any burnt food or grease that could be behind the smoking, or you have concerns about the heating element, then you should hire an oven technician to inspect your unit.</p></div>

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Q: What factors affect restoration costs?

• <div><p>Costs depend on stone type, surface condition, labor, and whether sealing or deep cleaning is required.</p></div>

Q: Should I be worried about my oven smoking?

• <div><p>If your oven is new, then it&rsquo;s likely that the oven smoking is due to it being a new unit. In this case, you don&rsquo;t need to worry about the oven smoking. However, if your oven is old, you can&rsquo;t identify any burnt food or grease that could be behind the smoking, or you have concerns about the heating element, then you should hire an oven technician to inspect your unit.</p></div>

Q: Does drywall need to be replaced after smoke damage?

• <div><p>You may need to replace drywall because of smoke damage. If the drywall is covered in soot, you may be able to clean it, but it will require a lot of time and effort. You could spend hours cleaning the drywall only to find there is more damage and it needs to be replaced anyway. It&rsquo;s usually easier and safer to remove the smoke-damaged drywall and replace it.</p></div>

Q: How do you get a smoke smell out of your house?

• <div><p>Smoke can be tricky to remove from your home, especially after a fire. The best way to eliminate the smell is to open the windows to increase ventilation and air circulation in your house. Then, use white vinegar to wipe down walls, furniture, and floors. Try steam-cleaning carpet and other upholstered items to remove the smell of smoke.</p></div>

Q: How do you get soot off chimney bricks?

• <div><p>Depending on the amount of soot present, you can vacuum some of it using a brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner. Then, remove the leftovers with a mild cleaner, such as dish soap or vinegar mixed with water. Before applying a cleaning solution, saturate the bricks with clean water to prevent the cleaner from penetrating beyond the surface and causing structural damage to the bricks.</p></div>

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Paddy's Lawn Care
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Reviewed in May 2023
Clean Interior house and did some yard work. Very professional and on time. I would hire them again.
AZ Bio Plus, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2023
Cliff came and moved a gas pipe for my stove. I purchased a new stove and the gas pipe prevented it from being flush against the wall. Cliff was efficient and professional during the entire process; moved the gas pipe/line and put the stove back in place. Price was reasonable. Very trustworthy...
Cliff's Classic Care Plumbing LLC
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Reviewed in November 2022
Had HVAC duct cleaning. Orett did a great job and I would highly recommend him for this in the Cochise County area. Ducts had not been cleaned in years and were inundated with hair, dirt, and dust.
Phoenix Air Ducts Cleaning Pro, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2022
This was a service service. I glad I gound him . I highly recommend Kevin. I also like he us the owner operator. It was a great value. I just enjoyed talking with him. He explained everything he was doing for me. Call Kevin you will not be sorry. SHOCKWAVE PEST CONTROL
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Reviewed in February 2022
Anthony came and inspected furnace and told us the chimney did not require a cleaning. INstead of going thru the motion s of cleaning the chimney and charging us $175 unnecessarily, he honestly informed us it did not require a cleaning. We certainly appreciate such honesty and integrity these...
Anthony's Chimney Sweeps, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2021
Alex was on time and professional when he came to clean my air ducts and dryer vents. He was very knowledgeable and explained the process to me and answered any questions I had as he was doing the job. Would recommend!
Duct Daddy Llc
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Reviewed in November 2017
Although we were satisfied with the final product of a new chimney and gas insert fireplace, we were not happy with the customer service we received from Darryl, the owner. Twice there were appointment cancelations on the same day that the project was suppose to start because the parts had not...
Kings Chimney and Fireplace, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2014
Mike was on time, came in at cost, cleaned up everyday even though the repair was in a back room. He even sweeping and vacuuming out side the front door (because of the wind a lot of stuff gets blown in there). <br />
Canyon Meadows Remodel And Repair
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Reviewed in December 2012
I originally requested that the overhang be extended all the way to the chimney. <br /> However the city refused to allow Perrill to complete this extension due to the <br /> distance from the property line. This would have made it new construction <br /> rather than fixing the existing roof...
Perrill Constuction
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I am a hard working momma of three I bought a home a year ago and when I moved in cleaning it was a task but gave me the idea I have been cleaning for twenty five years plus and I am detailed on my work so you’ll not only get a clean home but it will smell clean too

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Chimney Sweep questions, answered by experts

Costs depend on stone type, surface condition, labor, and whether sealing or deep cleaning is required.

If your oven is new, then it’s likely that the oven smoking is due to it being a new unit. In this case, you don’t need to worry about the oven smoking. However, if your oven is old, you can’t identify any burnt food or grease that could be behind the smoking, or you have concerns about the heating element, then you should hire an oven technician to inspect your unit.

You may need to replace drywall because of smoke damage. If the drywall is covered in soot, you may be able to clean it, but it will require a lot of time and effort. You could spend hours cleaning the drywall only to find there is more damage and it needs to be replaced anyway. It’s usually easier and safer to remove the smoke-damaged drywall and replace it.

Smoke can be tricky to remove from your home, especially after a fire. The best way to eliminate the smell is to open the windows to increase ventilation and air circulation in your house. Then, use white vinegar to wipe down walls, furniture, and floors. Try steam-cleaning carpet and other upholstered items to remove the smell of smoke.

Depending on the amount of soot present, you can vacuum some of it using a brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner. Then, remove the leftovers with a mild cleaner, such as dish soap or vinegar mixed with water. Before applying a cleaning solution, saturate the bricks with clean water to prevent the cleaner from penetrating beyond the surface and causing structural damage to the bricks.

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