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Q: What’s the difference between an outdoor wood furnace vs. an outdoor wood boiler?

• <div><p>The main difference between an outdoor wood furnace versus an outdoor wood boiler is what each appliance is heating. An outdoor wood furnace burns wood to create heat, which warms the air and moves it through the ducts in your home. An outdoor wood boiler uses the heat from burning wood to warm water, which goes through pipes to radiators in the home.</p></div>

Q: Which way is open on a fireplace flue?

• <div><p>Your fireplace flue is open when the chimney is unsealed and open to the outside air and sky. That&rsquo;s why one of the best ways to figure out if your flue is open is to visually check for daylight inside of your chimney&mdash;or to feel for a draft, which may be generated by the difference in temperatures inside and outside of your home.</p></div>

Q: Do all chimneys need a damper?

• <div><p>No, not all chimneys need a damper. However, most chimneys do, especially in newer homes. Most gas-burning fireplaces cannot function safely without a damper. Only some older wood-burning fireplaces can function safely without one. A chimney without a damper is essentially just an open hole in the roof of your home.</p></div>

Q: What happens if you don't clean your chimney?

• <div><p>If you don&rsquo;t clean your chimney regularly, it can result in a build-up of creosote that can ignite and cause a chimney fire. In addition, creosote build-up can result in poor venting of smoke, soothes, and carbon monoxide, making the air quality indoors dangerously poor. Creosote is also acidic and can damage mortar and metal over time, allowing smoke to leak into your home.</p></div>

Q: What is the best type of firewood?

• <div><p>The best type of firewood is a locally-sourced hardwood such as oak. While it&rsquo;s not the least expensive option, oak is found in most parts of the country and doesn't smoke or spark when burned. Other common slow-burning hardwoods, such as hickory, walnut, cherry, and maple, also make excellent firewood.</p></div>

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Last update on November 01, 2025

Reviewed in December 2024
Wonderful experience with Gas Guru!s! My husband and I would highly recommend them! The owner was very nice, polite and did a great job on our gas fireplace.
GAS GURUS LLC
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Reviewed in August 2024
Tom was fantastic to work with. Responded immediately when I had questions. As soon as product was in they were out there to install. Very happy with the work and amazing customer service. We will be using them for future jobs.
Dynamic Outdoor Solutions
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Reviewed in August 2017
Unsatisfactory. The Bieg plumber arrived without the part. Charged $133/hr and $50.00 for travel. Took 2 and 1/2 hours to validate defective gas valve on the tank that I had previously reported to Bieg was the problem in the initial telephone conversation. Further, the Bieg plumber wanted to...
Bieg Plumbing & Mechanical
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Reviewed in March 2015
Prompt, courteous and efficient service - unfortunately we have major issues that will likely require line replacement. Robert and Gabby were extremely helpful and advised on future services we might require.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
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Reviewed in April 2012
The service was excellent. This was my first time using them.
TOM'S AUTOMOTIVE CTR
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Reviewed in June 2011
Great!!! A+++ service.
REILLY SEAMLESS GUTTER
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