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Murphy's Fireplace & Stoves Inc
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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyGas, Pellet, or Wood Stove - InstallBrick or Stone Fireplace (Gas) - Install+10 more

Serving Durham, OR and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

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Credit card accepted

Murphy's Fireplace & Stove Inc. was started in 2000 when Paul Sanders saw there was a need for a certified and fully trained chimney service company in the Willamette Valley area. You never have to worry if the person that is entering your home and servicing your vent system or repairing your fireplace is trained and certified, because we guarantee it! Murphy's never uses subcontractors for our projects and is able to handle all of your home & hearth needs. Satisfaction Guaranteed CCB: 206435

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Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Luna Masonry LLC
5.0(
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Brick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - Install

Serving Durham, OR and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had a great experience with Luna Masonry (Jose did the work; he's also the owner). I called because there was a water leak coming into the ceiling of the 2nd floor of our older house, near the chimney. Jose came out the same day, got on the roof, diagnosed the problem and sent me pics of the area of the leak with a quote (it was reasonably priced). He did a great job. Jose is pleasant and professional, and he's any excellent craftsman. I'd use him again, without hesitation."
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Response time11 hrs
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Recommended by3%of homeowners
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Forest Fresh Home Solutions LLC
5.0(
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Brick or Stone Fireplace (Non-Gas) - InstallClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyBrick or Stone Fireplace (Gas) - Install+9 more

Serving Durham, OR and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At FOREST FRESH HOME SOLUTIONS, our mission is to improve the air quality, safety, and comfort of homes across the Portland, Oregon metro. We are committed to delivering reliable, eco-friendly services — from Chimney Repairs and Sweeps , Weatherization Solutions , Heating & Cooling and Duct & Dryer Repair and cleaning. Every project is guided by our values of integrity, professionalism, and personalized care, ensuring lasting benefits for every homeowner we serve.

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Fireplaces questions, answered by experts

You can use a fireplace with a broken damper, but only if the damper is in the open position. If not, your fireplace will not properly vent smoke outdoors. Never operate your fireplace if the damper is sealed shut and you cannot open it, as deadly smoke will quickly fill your home. If your fireplace damper is broken, have it repaired or replaced as soon as possible.

Electric fireplaces give off more heat than you might think. Because they don’t lose heat through a ventilation system, which is required for wood-burning and gas fireplaces, they’re able to disperse more heat into the room. However, many electric fireplaces are limited to a max of 5,000 or 5,200 BTU heat output, and you can get more from traditional fireplaces.

One of the best ways to know your chimney is good to go on any given night is to simply look up into your flue with a flashlight. If you see a thick buildup of creosote—a shiny, dark substance that looks like tar—it’s best to have your fireplace professionally cleaned before you go ahead with the burn. Additionally, having your fireplace professionally inspected once per year can also help increase your peace of mind and keep your family and your home safe.

Backdraft is usually caused by a ventilation or pressure problem. To stop it, you need to replace the air your fireplace draws out through the chimney, so open a window to try and increase the airflow. Sometimes turning on a kitchen or bathroom exhaust fan can help, but they could also be the cause of the backdraft depending on the air pressure inside your home. You may need to install a makeup air system (MUAS) or chimney fan.

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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