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Q: Can pellet stoves be used as a primary heating source in colder climates?

• <div><p>Yes, pellet stoves can serve as a primary heating source in colder climates, provided they are properly sized for the space and maintained regularly. They are capable of generating sufficient heat to keep homes comfortable during winter months. However, in regions with extremely low temperatures, you may need supplemental heating to ensure consistent warmth, especially during prolonged cold spells.</p></div>

Q: Can you close up instead of demolishing a chimney?

• <div><p>You can close up a chimney instead of demolishing it. Homeowners often go this route because the cost of removing a chimney, especially a structurally important chimney, can be expensive.</p><p>Properly closing up a chimney involves closing and sealing the damper, installing a chimney cap damper, and sealing the fireplace opening with a door or bricks. The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-it-get-my-chimney-sealed-and-capped.htm">cost to seal and cap a chimney</a> is around <b>$500 to $650</b>&mdash;significantly less than the average chimney removal cost. </p></div>

Q: Do you need electricity for a wood-burning stove?

• <div><p>You don&rsquo;t need electricity for a wood-burning stove unless it has a blower fan. Some wood-burning stoves include blower fans to help with heat distribution, but blower fans have a motor and use electricity to power the fan. You can still operate a wood stove without using the blower fan, so it&rsquo;s a good source of heat if you have a power outage or are looking to lower your electric bill during winter.</p></div>

Q: Can you use a fireplace after the insert is removed?

• <div><p>In some cases, you can use a fireplace once the insert has been removed. However, before burning a fire, you must have a professional inspect it and the chimney to make sure they're functioning properly and no damage has occurred from removing the insert. That&rsquo;s because using a fireplace without an insert could create fire hazards due to issues with airflow and heat dispersion, depending on the fireplace design and material. A professional can advise on whether you should make certain repairs or modifications before using your fireplace as an open hearth.</p></div>

Q: Are masonry fireboxes better than prefabricated ones?

• <div><p>Handbuilt masonry fireplaces are likely what comes to mind when we think about curling up by the fire at the end of the day. But bricks in the firebox and chimney tend to be heavy, which is not ideal for homes with weak or damaged foundations.</p><p>Prefabricated fireboxes come with a full flue and chimney system, significantly reducing the price and installation time. However, if you need to replace the panels down the line, you are locked into the same model or something very similar.</p></div>

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Last update on March 01, 2022

Reviewed in March 2022
We used Jon to complete a bathroom and kitchen remodel for my daughter. We loved it so much we then had him complete our master bathroom, full kitchen, flooring, along with converting a wood burning fireplace to a beautiful gas burning insert. He is so easy to work with, extremely patient. I...
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Reviewed in December 2021
Absolutely my favorite room in our house now. We had a fireplace in our master. It took up so much room. Collected dust and was an eye sore. Old Ironside removed the fireplace and everything else in the bathroom and gave us a whole new bathroom. We love everything about it.
Old Ironsides Construction, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2021
I called and he answered immediately, came out shortly after and gave a free quote. Worked with me on the price and helped me put together the perfect picture fire pit I was imagining and very nice and helpful to talk with. Would highly recommend and will be calling back for more future...
Valley Home Improvements
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Reviewed in September 2021
Luis was very courteous and professional and answered all our questions. We had them put up a radiant barrier in the attic and blow extra insulation in. They even went into a hard-to-reach area and even the dining room which they had to get access to from the outside. They patched up the area...
Icon Insulation
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Reviewed in March 2018
Jesus painted my fireplace and it turned out beautiful. He was quick, clean and charged much less that I thought I would have to pay for this job. I'm going to have him come back and repaint my steel front door next month.
Jesus Bravo Painting
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Reviewed in March 2017
Trent and Richard with Maximum Resolution did an amazing job!! They installed surround sound in our family room and our patios and it sounds spectacular. They also mounted our 75" TV on our fireplace. They are very knowledgeable and they are price was very fair. They also did an unrelated...
Maximum Resolution
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Reviewed in October 2016
Daniel was right on time, Sunday at 12:00pm. I traveled from southern Ca. to Salinas, 350 miles to meet with Daniel to check my tenants fireplace and clean the dryer vent. Neither had been checked or cleaned out in 9 years. Daniel completed both jobs in 2 hours. The dryer vent was really...
Daniel's Cleaning Service
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Reviewed in July 2016
Louie and Linda are very prompt and professional. Linda contacted me while I was still on the website completing the request for this job. They came out, bid the job, told me it would take 5 days to refinish the living room and dining room hardwood (400 sq ft). The floors were beautifully...
L & L Hardwood Floors & Refinishing
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Reviewed in July 2015
Before I found LS England I had bad experiences with the other retailers in town. One of the biggest retailer of fireplace inserts in town kept quoting me different and higher numbers with each visit. On another occasion I made an appointment with a replacement window company located on...
LS England Designs Four Seasons
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Reviewed in July 2011
They came on time and took a lot of time noting problem areas including a small wrinkle by the fireplace. When they were done they left a huge wrinkle between the bedroom and sitting area right in the walking path. They refused to fix it noting that there had been a small wrinkle by the...
Stanley Steemer
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In business since 2023

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Qrx Marketing 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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Glass Guardian

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Welcome to our page! At Glass Guardian we take pride in providing exceptional window cleaning services for resident and commercial customers. We are proudly family owned and thrive to give back to our community through daily hard work and outstanding customer service.

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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

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In business since 2023

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\n\nWe take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Sandra Felix Ronderos

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My name is sandra and I enjoy helping others out with cleaning services that may be tedious or not enough time in the day to get it done . I am responsible, respectful and im a hardworker . I have worked for a school district for over 20 years and I've raised 5 children also i worked for homeaglow for a few months and had worked for great families

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Crystal's Housecleaning & More

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Hi my names crystal I've been in business since 2020 I'm flexible on any chore I do laundry , steam carpets upholstery ,yardwork. I'm fast and thorough.

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Maui's cleaning

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Hard working, detailed, fast learner and I enjoy cleaning.

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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

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In business since 2007

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"Everything is going great. Also added some other equipment such as app controlled door locks, etc."

Recommended by93%of homeowners

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Serving Bakersfield, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

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"They have cleaned for me for years. They go above and beyond to make the house look perfect. I am always so happy when I come home after they have cleaned. Itâ s the little details that set them apart. I highly recommend"

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Recommended by60%of homeowners

Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stove

Serving Bakersfield, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

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"Roland is very honest and great customer service! He didnâ t leave until we were satisfied!!! ð"

Response time2 days

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HomeSmiles Bakersfield

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Serving Bakersfield, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

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"This was my first time working with HomeSmiles and they went so far above and beyond my expectations I would recommend them to any and everyone. The roof had not been cleaned in quite some time, they left it looking perfect and took care of the piles and piles of leaves that they removed from the roof. I can't speak highly enough and they did it at a very reasonable price and in a timely manner. Finally, they texted me with updates so I always knew what was going on."

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Fireplaces questions, answered by experts

Yes, pellet stoves can serve as a primary heating source in colder climates, provided they are properly sized for the space and maintained regularly. They are capable of generating sufficient heat to keep homes comfortable during winter months. However, in regions with extremely low temperatures, you may need supplemental heating to ensure consistent warmth, especially during prolonged cold spells.

You can close up a chimney instead of demolishing it. Homeowners often go this route because the cost of removing a chimney, especially a structurally important chimney, can be expensive.

Properly closing up a chimney involves closing and sealing the damper, installing a chimney cap damper, and sealing the fireplace opening with a door or bricks. The cost to seal and cap a chimney is around $500 to $650—significantly less than the average chimney removal cost.

You don’t need electricity for a wood-burning stove unless it has a blower fan. Some wood-burning stoves include blower fans to help with heat distribution, but blower fans have a motor and use electricity to power the fan. You can still operate a wood stove without using the blower fan, so it’s a good source of heat if you have a power outage or are looking to lower your electric bill during winter.

In some cases, you can use a fireplace once the insert has been removed. However, before burning a fire, you must have a professional inspect it and the chimney to make sure they're functioning properly and no damage has occurred from removing the insert. That’s because using a fireplace without an insert could create fire hazards due to issues with airflow and heat dispersion, depending on the fireplace design and material. A professional can advise on whether you should make certain repairs or modifications before using your fireplace as an open hearth.

Handbuilt masonry fireplaces are likely what comes to mind when we think about curling up by the fire at the end of the day. But bricks in the firebox and chimney tend to be heavy, which is not ideal for homes with weak or damaged foundations.

Prefabricated fireboxes come with a full flue and chimney system, significantly reducing the price and installation time. However, if you need to replace the panels down the line, you are locked into the same model or something very similar.

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