Can I put a pellet stove in a corner?

• <div><p>Yes, you can put a freestanding one in a corner if you’re tight on space. Because pellet stoves don’t get as hot as other types of wood stoves, there only needs to be 3 inches of clearance from the wall on each side. Placing it in a corner should not impact the ventilation—you’ll still need to follow safety precautions by not installing too close to a window. Typically, it’s 4 feet from a window or 18 inches if the stove uses an external air source for combustion. Always check the owner’s manual for specific instructions.</p></div>

What are the disadvantages of a fireplace insert?

• <div><p>Some people prefer the traditional look of a classic fireplace over modern fireplace inserts, potentially making their aesthetic a disadvantage, though this isn’t true for everyone. Additionally, if you’re moving into a house with an insert and don’t have the specific fuel requirements, the insert will be pretty much useless. Though fireplace inserts are less maintenance than standard fireplaces, they still require consistent cleaning. </p></div>

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Q: What preventative measures can reduce the risk of fire or smoke damage?

• <div><p>Maintain smoke alarms, ensure safe electrical and cooking practices, and regularly clean chimneys to minimize fire or smoke hazards.</p></div>

Q: Can I put a pellet stove in a corner?

• <div><p>Yes, you can put a freestanding one in a corner if you&rsquo;re tight on space. Because pellet stoves don&rsquo;t get as hot as other types of wood stoves, there only needs to be 3 inches of clearance from the wall on each side. Placing it in a corner should not impact the ventilation&mdash;you&rsquo;ll still need to follow safety precautions by not installing too close to a window. Typically, it&rsquo;s 4 feet from a window or 18 inches if the stove uses an external air source for combustion. Always check the owner&rsquo;s manual for specific instructions.</p></div>

Q: Can you close up instead of demolishing a chimney?

• <div><p>You can close up a chimney instead of demolishing it. Homeowners often go this route because the cost of removing a chimney, especially a structurally important chimney, can be expensive.</p><p>Properly closing up a chimney involves closing and sealing the damper, installing a chimney cap damper, and sealing the fireplace opening with a door or bricks. The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-it-get-my-chimney-sealed-and-capped.htm">cost to seal and cap a chimney</a> is around <b>$500 to $650</b>&mdash;significantly less than the average chimney removal cost. </p></div>

Q: How often should I clean my wood stove?

• <div><p>You should clean the ashes from your wood stove at least once a week during the heating season to maintain efficiency and safety. Additionally, it's crucial to have a professional clean the chimney and flue annually to remove creosote buildup, which can pose a fire hazard and affect the stove's performance. Regular cleaning ensures optimal operation and reduces the risk of harmful emissions.</p></div>

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Reviewed in September 2023
Very professional and thorough in cleaning the fireplace
Chimney Sweep Systems, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2023
Bruce completed several small projects around our house. He removed old light fixtures and then installed new ones in 2 bathrooms. Had to recenter and add a new electrical box before putting up one set of lights. Also patched dry wall and then painted walls before hanging mirrors that we had...
Bruce Merlino
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Reviewed in June 2015
They cleaned wood burning fireplace chimney and inspected oil-burner chimney. Diagnosed that the oil burner fireplace need to have insert.
Estates Chimney & Fireplace
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Reviewed in March 2015
The staff that came and removed our exisitng fireplaces were on time and punctual. The entire crew were courteous and paid great attention to detail. Ordering our new fireplace did not go as smoothly, after two trips to the shop to pick out the new model we decided on what we wanted. The unit...
Advanced Chimney Techniques Inc
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Reviewed in December 2014
The kitchen floor took 3 days to be completed, one day to remove the old floor, one day to do nothing and the 3rd day to install the vinyl. The workers wanted us to live with our stove and fridge in the living room, facing our fireplace. How does one live 3 days like that? We're to cook in a...
Waynesboro Floor Covering / Flooring America
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Reviewed in April 2013
We converted an existing fireplace to natural gas. We had talked to L.T Rush and nearly committed to them BUT there were some questions in our minds about them. We found Mace Energy Supply through an ad. They are some 25 miles from our residence but we ascertained that they would service our...
Mace Energy Supply Inc
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Reviewed in November 2012
We bought a 200 year old house in 1993 and have been steadily restroring, renovating nad remodling ever since. We first asked for the old crumbling plaster walls and badly aged floors to be refinished and Beck did a fine job. 20 years later the floors still look great. We then had the porch...
Beck Construction Co. Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2012
We had a terrific experience with these guys. From the very start they were polite, professional, and you could tell they were experienced. Their quote was about half of what other tree services were and they told us it was because they were not certified or something...but they did an amazing...
E-Z Does It Tree Service
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Reviewed in June 2010
.I felt that the finishing work was very poor. No trim around my fireplace after flooring was installed and no trim around new steps that were installed. For the price, I was disappointed
William Penn Renovation Company
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