How often do I need to clean my chimney?

• <div><p>You should get your chimney cleaned around once per year, but you might want to opt for bi-annual cleanings if you use your fireplace often. Remember, your boiler likely vents into your chimney as well, so cleaning is required even if you don’t use your fireplace. It’s a good idea to clean your chimney during the summer so that it’s ready to use when you want a worry-free cozy fire on that first crisp autumn night of the season.</p></div>

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Q: How do I get my bioethanol fireplace to run the longest?

• <div><p>A sneaky but important element to how long your new fireplace runs is choosing the right burner size. Avoid choosing a bioethanol fireplace with a small burner (less than two gallons) and opt for one that holds between two to four gallons for a longer burn time or else you&rsquo;ll be stuck frequently refilling your fireplace.</p></div>

Q: What are the benefits of installing a fireplace insert?

• <div><p>Installing a fireplace insert can get you more heat without replacing the whole fireplace and chimney. Other benefits include their convenience (you can turn them on and off with a simple flip of a switch), safety (most models have built-in sensors that will turn off the fireplace if they detect carbon monoxide), a modern aesthetic, and superior energy efficiency. </p></div>

Q: How do different elements influence the price of cleaning an oil-fired chimney?

• <div><p>Costs depend on chimney height, soot level, labor, and any additional repairs or liner replacements required.</p></div>

Q: Should a chimney flue be open or closed?

• <div><p>The damper, located just above the firebox, can open or <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-close-chimney-flue.htm">close the chimney flue</a>. The damper should remain closed unless there&rsquo;s a fire burning in the fireplace. Closing the damper prevents energy loss through the chimney and cold air from seeping into the home during the winter. Opening the damper helps maintain airflow when there is a fire and prevents smoke and gases from venting into the house.</p></div>

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Reviewed in July 2011
OUTSTANDING!!!! Marc's work exceeded the quality that I believe anyone would expect. Marc starts right so everything goes right afterwards. I have previously done foundations myself and I am familiar with the construction process and I know when corners should not be cut and when good...
MILLET MASONRY & CONSTRUCTION
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Reviewed in May 2013
I called and got answering machine but they called back right away. The woman was very professional, friendly. The appointment was set, the gentleman called and let us know they were running late but got to our house, cleaned our chimney and gave us some pointers for our fireplace. Great service...
Men At Work Chimney Sweeps
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Reviewed in August 2013
Very stress free! There were no hidden surprises. Black Hat arrived when scheduled & installed a gas fireplace that was more impressive than I even imagined.
BLACK HAT CHIMNEY & FIREPLACE
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Reviewed in September 2013
The service was outstanding! I can't remember the woman's name off the top of my head, but she talked us through how everything works and then gave us all of our options. She priced out multiple inserts so we would have an idea of what we were looking at. After shopping around for awhile we know...
Sisson’s Chain Saws & Stoves Inc
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Reviewed in September 2014
This company is wonderful!!! When they say they will be there they will. This is my second experience with them and it has been great. My son had a similar installation and he has nothing but good things to say about them. The folks that came to our house were both neat and professional and did...
Top Hat Chimney Sweeps
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Reviewed in December 2015
Unfortunately, my chimney cannot be made usable but he was extremely helpful and very thorough in looking into it. I really appreciated the effort he put into trying to make my dream a reality.
ITHACA STOVE WORKS
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Reviewed in February 2012
He’s installed a wood burning stove and chimney. He’s done masonry work and houe painting. He’s just a general handyman. He’s very honest and diligent. His price is reasonable and his work is excellent. He’ll even come back to fix things. The damper went out on my wood stove and he came
Butch Haynes
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Reviewed in July 2016
Good. Have always had excellent service from Frontier. The addition of a full time receptionist is a great benefit to the company. The service workers that came our to work were professional and friendly.
Frontier Heating & AC Service Inc
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