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: How do you price a fire-damaged home?

• <div><p>Pricing a fire-damaged house is tricky, and it&rsquo;s best to involve some professionals. First, get a comprehensive repair estimate from a fire damage restoration expert. Next, have a real estate agent get you an as-repaired value for the home, which represents what the house would be worth if fully repaired. Subtract the repair estimate from the as-repaired value to get the as-is value.</p></div>

Q: Can I restore fire or smoke damage myself?

• <div><p>DIY restoration for small areas is possible with proper safety gear and equipment, though comprehensive damage benefits from professional restoration.</p></div>

Q: Does a bowl of vinegar absorb smoke?

• <div><p>Yes, a bowl of vinegar can absorb smoke. If you want to use this method to reduce the smoke smell in your house, all you have to do is leave a bowl (or multiple bowls) of white vinegar out overnight. Alternatively, you can use bowls of baking soda, coffee grounds, or activated charcoal.</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 can be salvaged after smoke damage?

• <div><p>Hard materials like glass, metal, and hardwood floors, washable fabrics, and undamaged electrical appliances can often be salvaged after a fire, although it depends on the extent of the damage. For washable fabrics, make sure to use a phosphate mix during the washing process to extract the smoke smell. There are a few <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-to-throw-away-after-smoke-damage.htm">things you should throw away after a fire</a>, like canned foods and cosmetics, even if they don&rsquo;t look like they&rsquo;re damaged. </p></div>

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Last update on November 13, 2019

Reviewed in November 2019
Alpine was recommended from another chimney sweep for my particular issue. Janie and her team arrived on time if not early for the appointment. They were very knowledgeable, courteous and respectful of my home. Janie made sure all repairs were done to my satisfaction and for the safety of my...
ALPINE CHIMNEY SWEEP
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Reviewed in December 2018
He didn't know how to get to the chimney pipe from the fireplace. The fireplace is high-efficiency. He didn't have any ladders to clean the chimney pipe or the chimney cap. He finally told me he was too old to understand my fireplace or climb ladders. He did show up on time for the appointment....
4 SEASONS CHIMNEY SWEEP
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Reviewed in September 2018
CAUTION - when relying on Issac We needed our chimney rebuilt. Issac estimated it and finally we received a starting date. After, working an hour he said the job was too big for him. (some damage to our metal pieces). We request that he would paint it after we find another handyman. Once done he...
Swieter Home Lawn and Snow LLC
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Reviewed in September 2018
Gabe's team is great to work with. Great problem solving in finding our leak in our Chimney. The team tries to do everything correctly. They redid our windows and deck connections after seeing they were installed incorrectly 17 years ago! They listened to our concerns and came back to rework any...
Guardian Contracting Partners LLC
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Reviewed in January 2018
Just wanted to sell me new siding for my home. I only needed a repair project for my chimney chase.
Sears Home Improvements - Siding
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Reviewed in September 2017
The roof was completed with a great product and crew, right on schedule. Dave was on site and obviously cared about the quality of the job. They cleaned up very well and came back the next morning to finish up and clean as planned. As it turned out, they had to replace some sheeting around our...
RoofSmart, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2016
The short version: You get what you pay for. This wasn’t the cheapest estimate, but they fixed it RIGHT and we won’t have to do it again. Judd and his crew were always very respectful and courteous and I would trust them with any project on my house. Many dog walkers and retirees have stopped by...
Mid States Carpenters Group Corporation
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Reviewed in May 2016
Andrew was on time after having to drive through traffic. He was courteous and highly professional. He made sure to not damage my floor with his equipment and he made sure he wiped his shoes on the outdoor rug before walking in my house. He did a great job cleaning my chimney and made sure there...
Fiddler On The Roof Chimney Service
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Reviewed in January 2016
Had him come out to my house to check my new house's chimney and fireplace. He was very professional and helped us out with information on never owning a fireplace. Placed protective gear around the fireplace so nothing would get dirty. He checked everything including the mortar around the...
CHIMINEY CRICKET
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Reviewed in April 2015
Owner seemed personable and they were the lowest bid, so we went with Worth. In the quote, I asked to add a diverter strip on the roof above the chimney to keep water from running down the side of the chimney, which is the cause of the issues I had Worth fix. <br /> We agreed to their bid in...
Worth Exteriors Inc
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Rjs random jobs, is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 15 years of experience serving Kellogg, and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

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Chimney Sweep questions, answered by experts

Pricing a fire-damaged house is tricky, and it’s best to involve some professionals. First, get a comprehensive repair estimate from a fire damage restoration expert. Next, have a real estate agent get you an as-repaired value for the home, which represents what the house would be worth if fully repaired. Subtract the repair estimate from the as-repaired value to get the as-is value.

DIY restoration for small areas is possible with proper safety gear and equipment, though comprehensive damage benefits from professional restoration.

Yes, a bowl of vinegar can absorb smoke. If you want to use this method to reduce the smoke smell in your house, all you have to do is leave a bowl (or multiple bowls) of white vinegar out overnight. Alternatively, you can use bowls of baking soda, coffee grounds, or activated charcoal.

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.

Hard materials like glass, metal, and hardwood floors, washable fabrics, and undamaged electrical appliances can often be salvaged after a fire, although it depends on the extent of the damage. For washable fabrics, make sure to use a phosphate mix during the washing process to extract the smoke smell. There are a few things you should throw away after a fire, like canned foods and cosmetics, even if they don’t look like they’re damaged.

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