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Avatar for Dr. Sweep, Inc.
Dr. Sweep, Inc.
4.1(
519
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect a gas fireplaceGas, Pellet, or Wood Stove - Install+2 more

Serving Ida, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Rob was excellent! Professional, personable, and incredibly knowledgeable. I wish I had recorded all the information he shared about fireplace safety before he even started cleaning. Thorough cleaning, but the value was in the inspection. He walked me through the entire camera inspection, showed me every aspect of the chimney construction, and where there were potential dangers due to deteriorating mortar. Thank you for keeping my family safe!"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate95%
127 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for TRI COUNTY CHIMNEY SWEEP LLC
TRI COUNTY CHIMNEY SWEEP LLC
5.0(
18
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stove

Serving Ida, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jordan did a great job cleaning my chimney and was able to get it done in less then 24 hours from first contact. He also gave us advice on how to keep bees from nesting in our chimney and was honest when asked if we should replace the cap on it which saved us a few hundred dollars. Thank you Jordan really appreciated your professional and fast service."
TRI COUNTY
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Fireplaces questions, answered by experts

Yes, burning wood with Dutch elm disease is a safer way to dispose of it than, say, tossing it in with the rest of your yard waste, which could potentially allow it to spread to healthy trees. But it’s always a good idea to check with your local government to make sure you’re complying with any ordinances about removing diseased trees as well as burning brush piles.

The answer can vary widely based on a home's age and design. As with any type of remodeling project, assume that every structure is load-bearing until confirming otherwise with a structural engineer. Almost all modern homes have chimneys that are fully independent from the rest of the home's framing. As a result, they don't bear any load beyond their own weight. However, many historic homes built prior to the 1900s contain load-bearing chimneys that tie into the surrounding roof and floor joists. If possible, use a home's blueprints or look for chimney connections that indicate load-bearing qualities to get your answer.

While a hot fire can help heat up and loosen tar within your chimney, making it a recommended step before using a creosote log, it will not burn off significant existing buildup on its own. Attempting to remove built-up creosote with a hot fire is dangerous and can cause a chimney fire. For safe and effective removal of caked-on creosote, the best approach is to hire a professional chimney sweep.

When your wood stove catalyst goes bad, it can cause your stove to produce less heat or run slower than normal. You might also notice thick black smoke coming out of your chimney. If you notice any of these signs, contact a professional who installs wood-burning stoves and repairs them for an inspection and fix.

Compared to certain types of firewood like pine or spruce—which burn off sticky resin contained within the wood that creates lots of smoke—elm isn’t the worst option for burning in a fireplace.

Because elm wood is dense, it burns at a moderate pace and does a pretty good job of keeping your home warm. Hardwood like maple or oak may perform slightly better, but elm isn’t a bad choice overall.

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