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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: What do I do if my dryer catches on fire?

• <div><p>Call 911 immediately. If you have a fire extinguisher or fire blanket near the laundry room, you can attempt to extinguish the fire, but don&rsquo;t open or touch the dryer. If you can&rsquo;t put the fire out, evacuate yourself, your family, and your pets from the house, closing the laundry room door behind you. Turn off the electricity to your home via the outside fuse box, then wait for the fire department. After a dryer fire, have your home&rsquo;s electrical system inspected to make sure there isn&rsquo;t any damage.</p></div>

Q: Do services include smoke odor removal?

• <div><p>Yes, professionals use specialized treatments to remove smoke odors and improve indoor air quality.</p></div>

Q: What is the process of fire restoration?

• <div><p>The first step is removing water or chemical residue, if applicable, after extinguishing. Next, your professional will clean up soot, remove damaged materials, treat the smoke damage, and complete any necessary structural repairs. After that, your pro will begin the build-back process and install finishes to restore your home to its previous condition.</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>

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Last update on December 08, 2025

Reviewed in December 2025
Hired to clear about an 1/8 of an acre and remove 4 tree stumps. Priced competitively and did an excellent job.
Green Outdoors
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Reviewed in September 2025
The owner only cares about new installs and google reviews. I had a new unit installed a few years back and have had continuous issues with it since. Denson did some warranty work which did not fix the problem. Owner stated multiple times over the course of the last 2 years that the unit would...
DenSon Cooling & Heating Inc
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Reviewed in February 2025
excellent job was on time install solar vent cleaned up afterwards 2 young men very nice knew what they were doing fit our price range very happy!
Koala Insulation of Gateway West and Metro East IL
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Reviewed in February 2024
No matter what problem you have, Clint is the man for the job! He not only fixed the plumbing issues I discovered during a remodel but was able to fix the electrical issues, flooring problems, install the cabinets, cut and grout backsplash tile, and fix a handful of minor issues that came up...
C Hatcher Construction
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Reviewed in December 2023
Madcow came out promptly after my initial phone call to give us an estimate for the removal of a tree in our backyard. It was a very affordable estimate. They put us on the schedule as soon as they could, came on time, quickly took the tree down, and cleaned up. We were very impressed with the...
Madcow Outdoor Service
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Reviewed in January 2022
OLI did a great job removing a huge tree from our house and helped us to tarp the roof as well
OLI Outdoor Services
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Reviewed in December 2019
This company was very responsive and did great work for both tuck pointing my fireplace chimney and removing 4 large trees plus trimming several other trees. They were very responsive and go the work done faster than I had expected. I thought their pricing was very competitive, especially for...
All Outdoors
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Reviewed in June 2015
David and his employee were very nice and arrived on time to my house. I could tell David cared about my chimney and making sure it was clean. His employee would clean the chimney and then David would inspect his cleaning job and would get in there himself and clean the spots he saw were still...
Absolute Clean
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Reviewed in December 2014
The job was tuck pointing the chimney, also flashing repaired, installation of smoke guard & damper. Steve was always on time, always kept up with phone calls & any follow up calls. Was a pleasure doing business at a fair price. Will be calling Steve back in the spring for additional work.
Inside Out Chimney Service
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Reviewed in September 2013
All the fixtures (including bathtub), and all flooring and walls were removed and replaced. The window over the bathtub was closed in and outside, siding was blended into the existing siding. The ceiling was repaired and crown molding added. Ceramic tile was installed on the floor, shower and...
The Hardy Company
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Chimneys R Us, LLC

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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a gas fireplace+2 more

Serving Brighton, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hired them to repair chimney, including replacing missing bricks, resetting mortar and, cementing top and installing a chimney cap. They performed everything to spec and were fast and efficient all the way through."

Response time1 hour

Response rate99%

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Shamrock Maintenance Corp.

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Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney+1 more

Serving Brighton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After 3 chimney sweep inspections, Alan was the only one to find a solution to my fireplace smoking VERY knowledgeable."

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Response time1 day

Response rate100%

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Grey construction

New to Angi

Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney+1 more

Serving Brighton, IL and surrounding areas

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Looking for tree service work small jobs for start look to expand quickly \n

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Her Canvas

New to Angi

Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney+1 more

Serving Brighton, IL and surrounding areas

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Painting and Drywall Repairs

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Essential Concepts LLC

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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 Brighton, IL and surrounding areas

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We're a local small contracting company ready to take on your next project ? big or small.\nFrom kitchen & bathroom remodels, decks, and general repairs to commercial work ? we do it all with quality craftsmanship and honest pricing.\n? FREE Estimates\n? Reliable & Insured\n? Family-Owned & Operated\n? Serving Alton and surrounding communities\nIf you're thinking about a project, now?s the perfect time! Message us, comment below, or give us a call (618-915-9749) for your no-obligation free estimate.\nLet?s build something great together! ??\nEssentialconceptsllc.com\n

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Chrun's Chimney Sweep & Tuckpoint LLC

4.3(

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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 Brighton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Got us on the schedule fast and we're easy to communicate with. Happy with the service they provided and felt fairly treated. Their inspector also gave a us a great explanation of options to make our chimney work."

Recommended by92%of homeowners

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Precision Chimney Sweep, LLC

3.6(

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Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Brighton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Inspection was completed with eyes and flashlight, no cameras were put down the chimney"

Response time5 hrs

Response rate93%

Recommended by37%of homeowners

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

Serving Brighton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"easy to use. great service"

Recommended by93%of homeowners

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Agape Construction & Improvement

4.0(

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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 Brighton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great job. We live in a wooded area so the roof gets pretty messy.
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Recommended by90%of homeowners

Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Brighton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Thank you for your trust! At Local Air Duct Pros we specialize in professional air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, chimney sweep, and attic insulation. Our licensed and insured team is committed to providing top-quality service at fair prices. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again!"

Response time7 hrs

Response rate99%

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Chimney Sweep questions, answered by experts

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.

Call 911 immediately. If you have a fire extinguisher or fire blanket near the laundry room, you can attempt to extinguish the fire, but don’t open or touch the dryer. If you can’t put the fire out, evacuate yourself, your family, and your pets from the house, closing the laundry room door behind you. Turn off the electricity to your home via the outside fuse box, then wait for the fire department. After a dryer fire, have your home’s electrical system inspected to make sure there isn’t any damage.

Yes, professionals use specialized treatments to remove smoke odors and improve indoor air quality.

The first step is removing water or chemical residue, if applicable, after extinguishing. Next, your professional will clean up soot, remove damaged materials, treat the smoke damage, and complete any necessary structural repairs. After that, your pro will begin the build-back process and install finishes to restore your home to its previous condition.

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.

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