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 happens to stucco in a fire?

• <div><p>All of the components of stucco are non-combustible, so the siding material won&rsquo;t ignite or spread fire to the interior of your home. However, it also expands and contracts with changes in temperature, so it will crack from long exposure to heat. Eventually, fire will spread through those cracks. Still, stucco is one of the best siding materials for fire protection and can keep you and your family safe for an hour, on average.</p></div>

Q: How do I maintain a home after fire damage restoration?

• <div><p>Regular HVAC filter changes, deep cleaning, and air quality monitoring help maintain a healthy environment.</p></div>

Q: How serious is a short circuit?

• <div><p>Short circuits can cause significant damage to electrical appliances, bodily harm, and potentially death to humans. For this reason, they are a serious occurrence. If you&rsquo;re unable to find and fix a short circuit on your own, you must reach out to a licensed electrician for help.</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: What are common issues found during a chimney inspection or cleaning?

• <div><p>Common issues discovered during a chimney inspection or cleaning include creosote buildup, cracked liners, structural degeneration or masonry degradation, and obstructions such as blocked flues or animal nests. These issues are potential safety hazards that can lead to combustion problems or poor air quality if not addressed.</p></div>

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Last update on November 03, 2025

Reviewed in November 2025
B&W responded quickly to my request for shed roof cleaning for insurance purposes. They power washed the roof and sent me photos, which were praised by my insurance representative and forwarded to my insurance company. They also filled an erosion hole next to the shed, and cleaned the roof,...
B&W Handyman
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Reviewed in September 2024
Did a great job on my oak tree which had a bees nest & was hallow. Clean up great afterwards.
Toloza Tree Service
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Reviewed in February 2024
Todd has shown up time after time, loads up his truck and hauls it off to the dumps for me. He is trustworthy, dependable, friendly and reasonably priced, Very helpful and thorough through the clean up process. Highly recommend his hauling service. He's taken stuff to the dumps multiple...
Todd's Hauling Services
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Reviewed in November 2023
The service was excellent. We have a large roof with many steep angles. Crew was on time every day. Buzz would stop by a few times each day to see how things were going and help with the clean up. You could see his employees were happy to have him as their boss. I would highly recommend them if...
Doughty Enterprises
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Reviewed in June 2023
My house looks amazing! Steve and crew did a fantastic job. Highly recommend ð
Steve's Mobile Pressure Washing
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Reviewed in February 2023
We had a massive diseased oak tree that needed to be taken down. Alex and his crew worked professionally to remove it for us. They also cleaned up a large redwood tree of dead limbs. Our property was left clear of debris. Alex gave us a great price & heÃ¢Â Â s easy to work with. We will use...
ATC Tree
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Reviewed in January 2023
Lake County Tree Service was extremely timely in getting the work done, especially after our atmospheric river of January 2023.
Lake County Tree Service
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Reviewed in December 2022
We used this company almost 15 years ago for attic cleaning, pest elimination and insulation installation.we were very impressed. When our vacation home needed the same service, we contacted them. Our home was located a bit outside their regular route- but Attic pros project manager, Samim, , ,...
Attic Pros, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2022
I called Alex and he came to look at the tree the same day! He came over at the end of the day and cut some LARGE branches off our old oak tree. VERY reasonable charge. Great Guy. Hire him.
ATC Tree
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Reviewed in November 2022
Always a quick response, professional service. Very satisfied.
Cramer Enterprises
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Trujano Roofing

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Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stove+2 more

Serving Upper Lake, CA and surrounding areas

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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.

Response time2 days

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Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and InspectChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a gas fireplace+3 more

Serving Upper Lake, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

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Emergency services offered

"Excellent - customer service is outstanding."

Recommended by93%of homeowners

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Redwood Property Services, LLC License Not Yet Provided

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Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stove+2 more

Serving Upper Lake, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Was absolutely amazing, quick and efficient. He answered all my questions and took in my concerns! Highly Recommend"

Response time30 mins

Response rate100%

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Wyke's Chimney Sweep And Repair

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Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and InspectChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a gas fireplace+3 more

Serving Upper Lake, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Emergency services offered

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The company dose Chimney Sweep and Repair,also make custom stainless steel wind caps with a life time warranty, we also do inspection. We also do brick repairs in the firebox ,we install wood stoves ,pellet stoves and wood inserts.

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Steptoe's Handyman & Home Services - Unlicensed Contractor

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Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stove+2 more

Serving Upper Lake, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did not do the job I thought it was gonna be done, and they haven't made any follow up to correct the issue, so I paid 235 dollars to get 2 projects done and I just gone one done."

Response time4 days

Recommended by66%of homeowners

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Lamarion

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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+1 more

Serving Upper Lake, CA and surrounding areas

I’m a detail cleaner. I’m fast

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Ks janitorial services

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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Upper Lake, CA and surrounding areas

Hi everyone, I’ve been in the cleaning business for about 7 years now, providing reliable, thorough, and detail-oriented services. I take pride in creating clean, organized spaces that help my clients feel more comfortable and stress-free. Whether it’s routine cleaning or deep cleaning, I always aim to deliver consistent, high-quality results.

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Nicole Sage

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Serving Upper Lake, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

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We are 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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Chimney Sweep questions, answered by experts

All of the components of stucco are non-combustible, so the siding material won’t ignite or spread fire to the interior of your home. However, it also expands and contracts with changes in temperature, so it will crack from long exposure to heat. Eventually, fire will spread through those cracks. Still, stucco is one of the best siding materials for fire protection and can keep you and your family safe for an hour, on average.

Regular HVAC filter changes, deep cleaning, and air quality monitoring help maintain a healthy environment.

Short circuits can cause significant damage to electrical appliances, bodily harm, and potentially death to humans. For this reason, they are a serious occurrence. If you’re unable to find and fix a short circuit on your own, you must reach out to a licensed electrician for help.

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.

Common issues discovered during a chimney inspection or cleaning include creosote buildup, cracked liners, structural degeneration or masonry degradation, and obstructions such as blocked flues or animal nests. These issues are potential safety hazards that can lead to combustion problems or poor air quality if not addressed.

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Knowing how to use a creosote sweeping log for additional maintenance in between your annual chimney sweep can help keep your home safe from fires.