Are elm trees good for firewood?

• <div><p>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.</p><p>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.</p></div>

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Q: What are the downsides of a gas fireplace?

• <div><p>Some people don&rsquo;t like the look of gas fireplaces since they don&rsquo;t offer the classic charm or appeal of a wood-burning fire. Plus, gas fireplace installation is more expensive than other types of fireplace installations due to the added complexity of working with gas lines. There&rsquo;s also a chance that gas could get into your home, which is a major health and safety risk.</p></div>

Q: Are chimney crowns the same thing as a chimney caps?

• <div><p>No, a chimney crown is not the same as a chimney cap. A chimney crown is a flat cement area on top of a masonry chimney. It starts where the masonry part of the chimney ends at the very top and domes upward toward the flue opening. A chimney cap sits on top of the crown over the flue. It is usually made of metal and allows smoke to escape without letting in rainwater.</p></div>

Q: Are elm trees good for firewood?

• <div><p>Compared to certain types of firewood like pine or spruce&mdash;which burn off sticky resin contained within the wood that creates lots of smoke&mdash;elm isn&rsquo;t the worst option for burning in a fireplace.</p><p>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&rsquo;t a bad choice overall.</p></div>

Q: Do fireplaces help you save on heating bills?

• <div><p>Fireplaces can theoretically help you save on heating bills if you lower the temperature throughout the rest of your home and heat only a single room that you occupy using the fireplace. However, in most cases, homeowners won&rsquo;t save any money on heating bills. Gas and electric fireplace inserts could actually lead to a spike in your respective energy bills if you use them frequently, and if you don&rsquo;t keep up with <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/chimney-maintenance-tips.htm">chimney maintenance</a> and repairs, your traditional masonry fireplace could actually be a source of heat loss in the winter.</p></div>

Q: What’s the best time of year to clean a chimney?

• <div><p>The best time to clean your chimney is before you actually need to use it. For most of us, that means getting your chimney cleaned in the spring, summer, or early fall. You may find that chimney sweeps are booked up when the winter months fade and the first round of customers begin to hire them for cleanings, but you also don&rsquo;t want to wait until too late in the fall when chimney sweeps might be responding to other customers who waited until the last minute. Thus, the safest bet may be the summer. </p></div>

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Customer service and presentación were very good.
Integrity Home Exteriors
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Reviewed in June 2023
Great service and friendly staff. I really like the 2nd in command, she is understanding and has a great sense of humor.
Veteran's Home Maintenance, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2017
Arrived a little late, but the office gave me a heads-up. Service was the most thorough I can recall for an a/c tune-up. Would not hesitate to use Total Comfort again.
Total Comfort Services
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Reviewed in April 2017
They were not very helpful. After over 10 years of hiring them, we are going with someone else. Who pays for services that have not been done?
McClurg Environmental
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Reviewed in November 2015
Arnold's Home Improvement provides great services and products, and also gives back to the community that helped it get to where it is today. The owner and staff are great to work with in a professional and fun environment.
Arnold's Home Improvement, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2014
First class doors, openers and hardware. The people at this company were excellent; from the sales person to the service technicians. I can't commend them highly enough. Very satisfied customer. Thank you!
Quality Overhead Door Inc
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Reviewed in September 2013
Service tech was very honest in saying the repair would cost more than replacing the unit. He was very helpful in suggesting a brand and type from the service end as far as dependability and affordability. Basic comments such as "sales people are just that, -people who want to make a sale as...
Dave Smith Appliance Services LLC
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Reviewed in March 2012
Pugh installed a new gas furnace and central air conditioner. They also lined the water heater chimney and cleaned my ducts. Very low pressure sales. Accurate estimate without trying to add things on or upsale to a more expensive unit. Many vendors required an annual cleaning at my expense...
Pugh Heating & Air Conditioning
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Reviewed in June 2011
During that time period; I had to call them several times to remind them I was low on propane, at which point they would come out and fill the tank. Interesting enough ~ they had no problem RUSHING out a few days after the CHEAPER price was no longer in effect and fill the tank at the higher...
Ferrellgas - Norwalk
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