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Avatar for American Professional Chimney & Masonry
American Professional Chimney & Masonry
4.6(
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Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"American Professional Chimney installed a gas fireplace that is both beautiful (looks like a real wood fireplace) and warm. They installed a gasline that was done a very professional way, burying the line underground. Stephen and his team did an impeccable job, clearly explaining the pros and cons of the many options. Super happy with the service."
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+11

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Chimney.com
4.4(
599
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Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired the experts at Chimney.com to tear out the old fireplace and put in a new, smaller, and more modern unit. The tear-down only took a half-day, and the new install took one day. We also had them install a mantle and surround for it. We're very pleased with the new look! If you need fireplace work done, go with the experts at Chimney.com to make sure the job is done right!"
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+139

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Finest Chimney Sweep and Masonry
4.5(
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Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Everything went very well.  Fortunately I had not attempted to use my fireplace before getting it checked and cleaned.  There were several problems that the previous owner had neglected to repair.  Now everything works well, and the fireplace looks much better!  I am enjoying the benefits of having a safe wood-burning fireplace in my family room.
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+14

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Chimney Discounters, LLC
4.9(
72
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Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Richard came promptly as scheduled gave detailed attention to my fireplace with various recommendations. Excellent cleaning service, professional and courteous respectful of my home and covid protocol."
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+18

Response time3 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Finest Chimney Sweep
4.6(
747
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Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Needed to get my gas fireplace inspected quickly as I am selling my condo. I contacted Finest Chimney in the morning and they sent someone out right away. I was very happy that came out so quick and extremely happy with the service. The technician cleaned my gas fireplace and was able to get the fireplace started and working after not working for almost 10 years."
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CROWN REPLACEMENT

+17

Response time4 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Fireplaces questions, answered by experts

Even if you aren’t using a home chimney anymore, you need to vent it at the top and bottom to allow for continuous airflow. A blocked-up chimney is still a chimney, so it requires annual maintenance and a professional inspection to ensure its structural integrity is intact. Consult a chimney professional about the ideal timing for venting an unused chimney.

You can let a fire burn out in a fireplace as long as you or someone else will stick around to monitor it until it goes completely out. This may take several hours. To prepare, stop adding fuel to the fire well before you’re ready to call it a night. If you’re using the fireplace for warmth, you’ll want to cover up in some blankets as the flame dies down.

This will depend on the size of the pellet stove and how much of the house you’re heating, i.e. just one room or the entire house. Many pellet stoves use anywhere from 80 to 345 watts of electricity per hour. In terms of the pellets, a 40-pound bag can cost $5 to $9. A bag of pellets will burn for about 24 hours.

Pellet stoves are used as heat sources for homes. They work by burning biomass pallets, which might be composed of wood, sawdust, or food waste. The pellets are stored in the stove's hopper until the stove is ignited, at which point some are released into the stove's firebox to burn for heat. Unlike most fireplaces, pellet stoves have a thermostat that adjusts the temperature by releasing more or fewer pellets, depending on how warm you want to make your living space.

Chimney liners often benefit from insulation, though it is not always required. Insulation helps improve the liner's efficiency by keeping flue gasses hotter, which enhances draft and reduces creosote buildup. It also prevents condensation, which can lead to corrosion. Insulation is important for chimneys on exterior walls or in colder climates. Some building codes may require insulation, so checking local regulations is essential.

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