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Q: Do unused chimneys need to be vented?

• <div><p>Even if you aren&rsquo;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.</p></div>

Q: How much does it cost to run a pellet stove?

• <div><p>This will depend on the size of the pellet stove and how much of the house you&rsquo;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.</p></div>

Q: Can I use any type of wood in my outdoor furnace?

• <div><p>While you have some flexibility in the types of wood you can use in your outdoor furnace, it's important to make wise choices for optimal performance and efficiency. Hardwoods, such as oak, maple, and cherry, are generally recommended for their higher energy content and cleaner burn. These hardwoods produce more heat per volume and tend to produce fewer creosote deposits, which can accumulate and cause a chimney fire, according to the <a href="https://www.epa.gov/burnwise/frequent-questions-about-wood-burning-appliances#pollution">U.S. Environmental Protection Agency</a>.</p></div>

Q: Does a chimney need to be cleaned every year?

• <div><p>The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) says that chimneys and their associated elements like fireplaces, vents, or stoves should be cleaned at least once a year before the start of seasonal use. According to the Chimney Safety Institute of America, a chimney should be cleaned when there is 1/8 inch of soot buildup. If there&rsquo;s more than that, creosote&mdash;a flammable byproduct of burning wood&mdash;can form and increase the risk of a chimney fire. </p></div>

Q: What is the disadvantage of a wood furnace?

• <div><p>One disadvantage of a wood furnace is that you need a constant supply of wood to run it. Even if you have a good amount of wood on your property (or have another way to get affordable wood), you&rsquo;ll still need to chop it, store it, and re-fuel your furnace with it to keep your house heated. </p></div>

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Last update on June 23, 2025

Reviewed in June 2025
I bought one of their epoxy coasters from them, it was exactly what I was looking for.
Cornerstone Custom Epoxy
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Reviewed in April 2024
Great work and we plan to hire them again to remove more trees in the future.
Red Oak Stump Grinding
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Reviewed in September 2018
Keevon came back to do the chimney repairs that were quoted in December. Keevon and Jason did a great job (again!). We added on a chimney sweep & service when the appointment was made for the chimney repair. Our CO alarm had gone off and we were concerned it was due to the fireplace. They...
Doctor Flue, inc.
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Reviewed in January 2018
Eric is great. We hired him to do a small drywall project in our basement and we added on painting the living room and kitchen cupboards and laundry room. He is also going to assist us with updating the fireplace wall. He met us at the tile store and helped us pick out the right tile. We would...
Eric Ray's Painting
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Reviewed in April 2016
I could hear something moving around in the area of my fireplace/wood burner. i looked up online for providers and called one that was too busy. That one told me to call Bat & Wildlife solutions. It was about noon and Mr. A said he could be there about 6pm. <br /> Instead he got there earlier...
Bat And Wildlife Solutions Llc
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Reviewed in November 2015
Brian came out exactly when he said he would be at my home. He was very helpful with explaining what he was doing, what he would be looking for and very efficient in his work. He also gave us ideas to what we need to do during the winter with the fireplace and gave us a fair estimate for work...
D & R CHIMNEY SWEEP
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Reviewed in March 2015
This is the second time we called Bill at All Weather Mechanical. He was able to show up quickly (unlike many of the local HVAC service companies), and got to the heart of the problem immediately. <br /> The furnace issue was caused by a dirty sensor which he cleaned. I explained I had been...
ALL WEATHER MECHANICAL
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Reviewed in December 2014
My furnace quit working on December 24th. I had Grand Blanc Mechanical out for some AC work earlier in the year, in which they completed that work to my complete satisfaction, so I called them out again. To my surprise, the owner, Steve Fletcher was at my door within a half hour of my call on...
Grand Blanc Mechanical
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Reviewed in January 2014
Excellent. He was very nice, professional, and did an outstanding job. We had several other providers look at the job to see if they could hook up a new liner to our wood burning insert. All said we would have to buy a new insert. We didn't want to do this because we're currently thinking...
Tom Sanford & Associates
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Reviewed in October 2013
.Stan fit us into his very busy fall schedule. Notified when he was en-route. Made certain that everything in the area was covered and protected. Answered any questions and was very helpful with suggestions to make the fireplace hearth safer. <br />
Stan's Fireplace & Chimney Service
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CJW Chimney Sweeping & Restoration

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Serving Bancroft, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"The mark of a good service company is the lack of need to take on an additional project (clean up) after the project is completed. This is definitely the case with CJW Chimney Sweep! Greg and Will placed runners all the way from the front door to the fireplace completely covering the tile and wood floor that was trafficked. In addition the entire fireplace hearth was covered. After their efficient professional work, there was NOTHING left to clean up. This is very highly appreciated which is exactly why we are repeat customers."

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Response time1 day

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Recommended by88%of homeowners

Serving Bancroft, MI and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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"Clint did an amazing job and was very fair on price for the amount of work and material used. I have already recommended him to a number of friends and neighbors and will continue to do so. He's also just a very positive, energetic and responsive guy, so 5 stars from our Family. The Jeric's"

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Recommended by92%of homeowners

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Shamrock Maintenance Corp.

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Serving Bancroft, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The team did a fantastic job repairing and cleaning our chimney. They explained the entire process and were able to do repairs the same day . Highly recommend them !"

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Response time1 day

Response rate95%

267 neighbors recently requested a quote

Serving Bancroft, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"We had a great experience with this company! Ken called us immediately after we indicated that we were in need of help with our chimney, and was extremely good with communication the entire time. After learning that a bird was trapped in our wall behind the fireplace, we called dozens of companies, however, Michigan Chimneys was the only one that offered their assistance. They were prompt, professional and all around great guys. They were able to free the bird, fix our chimney caps, and clean the chimney for a reasonable price. We would recommend their services to anyone in need of repairs or maintenance! We will definitely hire Michigan Chimneys again in the future!"

Response time12 hrs

35 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by79%of homeowners

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Jennifer Gomez

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Serving Bancroft, MI and surrounding areas

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I’ve been cleaning homes for about 10 years now and genuinely love what I do. I actually got started helping my mom, and it turned into something I really take pride in. I enjoy making spaces feel fresh, comfortable, and taken care of.

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Prime Hod Cleaning

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Serving Bancroft, MI and surrounding areas

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Prime hood cleaning is number one for customer satisfaction schedule flexibility Every cleaning service is inspected, cleaned, and certified by insured licensed technicians.

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Absolute Chimney & Masonry Services, LLC

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Serving Bancroft, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Excellent service. Prompt, professional, detailed and friendly. Will certainly be using for further gas fireplace work."

Response time1 day

Response rate86%

Recommended by90%of homeowners

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Detroit Gas Fireplace Services LLC

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Serving Bancroft, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Detroit Gas Fireplace Services specializes in the maintenance, service, repair and installation of gas fireplaces. We use the latest technology and advanced techniques to get your fireplace running optimally. We care about your understanding, proper use and care of your fireplace, that's why we take you thoroughly through the entire unit. \n\n

Response time1 day

Response rate100%

Serving Bancroft, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

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Emergency services offered

"Everything is going great. Also added some other equipment such as app controlled door locks, etc."

Recommended by93%of homeowners

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Dynamic Vent Cleaning L.L.C.

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Serving Bancroft, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Emergency services offered

"Wonderful! Just moved to a new home and needed an inspection of our gas fireplace."

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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.

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.

While you have some flexibility in the types of wood you can use in your outdoor furnace, it's important to make wise choices for optimal performance and efficiency. Hardwoods, such as oak, maple, and cherry, are generally recommended for their higher energy content and cleaner burn. These hardwoods produce more heat per volume and tend to produce fewer creosote deposits, which can accumulate and cause a chimney fire, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) says that chimneys and their associated elements like fireplaces, vents, or stoves should be cleaned at least once a year before the start of seasonal use. According to the Chimney Safety Institute of America, a chimney should be cleaned when there is 1/8 inch of soot buildup. If there’s more than that, creosote—a flammable byproduct of burning wood—can form and increase the risk of a chimney fire.

One disadvantage of a wood furnace is that you need a constant supply of wood to run it. Even if you have a good amount of wood on your property (or have another way to get affordable wood), you’ll still need to chop it, store it, and re-fuel your furnace with it to keep your house heated.

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