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BIRCH HEARTH & HOME CTR

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BIRCH HEARTH & HOME CTR

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Birch Hearth & Home Center has a mission to be the recognized leader of innovative products and service that enhance the home environment for homeowners and home builders.

"We have been Birch Heating & Cooling customers for years and have had nothing but great service! This summer we replaced our air conditioner and furnace. We were very happy with our purchase and Birch made it very easy and did fantastic work! True professionals and would recommend them to anyone!"

Ryan P on November 2023

Birch Hearth & Home Center has a mission to be the recognized leader of innovative products and service that enhance the home environment for homeowners and home builders.

"We have been Birch Heating & Cooling customers for years and have had nothing but great service! This summer we replaced our air conditioner and furnace. We were very happy with our purchase and Birch made it very easy and did fantastic work! True professionals and would recommend them to anyone!"

Ryan P on November 2023






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Chimney Inspection questions, answered by experts

Unfortunately, home inspections do not check for asbestos because of the liability factor involved. That’s why you should hire a trained professional with specialized equipment to test for it. 

They will inspect all areas of the home and take samples of various materials to test. Opting for an asbestos inspection can prevent the risk of exposure to this hazardous material and save on costly repairs that may be required. 

Consider an annual inspection conducted by a local plumber to prevent dangerous and destructive leaks. If you recently moved into an older home or are concerned about the age of your gas lines, call an inspector for a closer look. You may also be required to call an inspector after your contractor installs a new line for an appliance.

There are a few key differences between wind mitigation and four-point inspections. Wind mitigation inspections focus on a single aspect of your home (its ability to withstand high winds). In contrast, four-point inspections assess multiple parts of your house (roofing, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC). Despite this, wind mitigation and four-point inspections cost about the same amount.

You know if you have a skunk hole if you can smell the skunk’s musk. Skunks have a strong odor even when they aren’t spraying due to threats, and you may smell it coming from under a building or another hiding spot, such as a shrub or wood pile. They may also dig shallow holes around a lawn in search of food.

There are a few different types of flues out there, including throat dampers and top-mounted dampers. A throat damper will look like a piece of metal inside the chimney that is either opened or closed, while a top-mounted damper will simply make it so that you can see the daylight streaming in through your chimney from inside if it’s open.

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