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Q: What type of wood is best to burn in a wood stove?

• <div><p>Hardwoods such as oak, maple, and hickory are the best types of wood to burn in a wood stove. These woods burn hotter and longer than softwoods, producing less creosote and fewer emissions. Hardwoods provide a more efficient and cleaner burn, which helps maintain better air quality and reduces the frequency of cleaning and maintenance required for your stove.</p></div>

Q: How do various elements influence the price of oven or stovetop repairs?

• <div><p>Costs depend on appliance age, issue complexity, part availability, and labor rates.</p></div>

Q: Can pellet stoves be used as a primary heating source in colder climates?

• <div><p>Yes, pellet stoves can serve as a primary heating source in colder climates, provided they are properly sized for the space and maintained regularly. They are capable of generating sufficient heat to keep homes comfortable during winter months. However, in regions with extremely low temperatures, you may need supplemental heating to ensure consistent warmth, especially during prolonged cold spells.</p></div>

Q: What elements influence the pricing of installing a non-gas brick or stone fireplace?

• <div><p>Costs depend on material type, labor, chimney requirements, and structural reinforcements.</p></div>

Q: How long do pellet stoves last?

• <div><p>A quality pellet stove that receives proper maintenance can last between 15 and 20 years, while most will last at least 10 years. The exact lifespan depends on factors like frequency of use and how well the stove is cared for. Proper maintenance&mdash;such as periodically cleaning the vents, vacuuming the ash pan, and refreshing the pellets as needed&mdash;can significantly extend its life, making it a worthwhile long-term investment.</p></div>

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Last update on December 17, 2024

Reviewed in December 2024
Tree Frog removed a dangerous tree that was threatening our home. Alex and his team were energetic, enthusiastic, and professional. They did a great job and had fun doing it. They were a pleasure to work with, and I wholeheartedly recommend them. They were prompt and fast.
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Reviewed in February 2024
The workers came and did an excellent job taking out the gigantic oak tree stump and all the vegetation around it including rocks around its perimeter. Also, they removed three small tree stumps at no extra cost. At the end, they did a nice job cleaning up the area. Therefore, I was very...
Barracuda Landscape & Curbing
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Reviewed in January 2024
Used this company for a variety of jobs from ceramic tile install, painting and concrete work to deck and porch building and finishing. Was very happy with all!
Hometown Building and Finishes LLC
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Reviewed in December 2023
Ian and his team took on a challenging full interior paint job on my 120 year old house with wallpaper throughout and lathe and plaster walls. Their skills were up to the challenges, delivering a really professional, pretty flawless result. Extra bonus was how easy and enjoyable they were to...
Ian Pieffer Painting
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Reviewed in November 2023
They were careful in their work removing large sections of a tree we wanted to save. They took extra time to process the cut limbs so that we could use the wood in our fireplace. Very personable guys.
NEK tree workz, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2023
It was awesome! He did an incredible job. I bought a house from an estate that needed updating and repairs and he brought it to a GEM! Great workmanship, easy to work with making design decisions, speedy getting it done, and brought this huge! Project in under budget. I do SO wish we had...
Northman Gutters
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Reviewed in August 2023
Ryder is very knowledgeable in his field. He is an extremely hard worker and completed the job in a timely manner. I would recommend him to any and all people who are looking for electrical work.
Vertex Contracting Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2023
Andyâ s and Ben were the most professional and the quality of their work was outstanding. They quoted the job and came in exactly as quoted. They had the very large tree down and the entire tree removed in less than 3 hours. They were on time, very respectful of my property and cleaned up my...
Andy Naylor Excavation
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Reviewed in April 2023
We have used Catamount Tree Service in Northfield and now in Barre Town. Great service! Fair pricing, good quality, passion for their work, knowledgeable/trained. I highly recommend Catamount. And their cleanup after the job was a nice plus.
Catamount Tree Service
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Reviewed in December 2022
My husband and I highly recommend Phoenix Interior Painting. They gave us a reasonable estimate, provided good professional suggestions about the job to be done, and then got right to work. The result was the transformation of a studio apartment above our barn into a welcoming and comfortable...
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McBriens Fire & Flue

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Serving Plainfield, VT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am too happy with the work I do MC briens Fire Flue my fireplace needed a fix and in reality they are experts in what they do 10/10 thanks to Omar for your incredible performance !!"

Response time9 hrs

Response rate90%

30 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Northeastern Chimney Solutions

4.2(

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Serving Plainfield, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Go for it! Matt is amazing. Very knowledgeable and honest."

Response time1 day

Response rate93%

88 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Neat Sweep Chimney Services, LLC

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Serving Plainfield, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Nick is a very easy person to talk to, understands what you want and completes the work on time. I enjoyed the fact that I saw pictures of my chimney and knew what was wrong and saw pictures after the work was completed. Would recommend him to others....."

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Response time1 day

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Shamrock Maintenance Corp.

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Serving Plainfield, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Owner of the company came out personally to do the work, Chuck did the antenna removal from the roof and connected a smaller form of receiver. Also, fixed the brick work around the chimney and weather sealed it. Brian and Chuck installed receiver in the pool house for TV reception. They are both technically savvy, thorough, professional and knowledgeable. Great with brick work, went above and beyond and super nice guys! I highly recommend Shamrock Chimney for any project. Thanks again guys!"

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Response time8 hrs

Response rate92%

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Good Dwellings Construction LLC

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Serving Plainfield, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

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With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!

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SW WOOD LLC

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Serving Plainfield, VT and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Dedicated professional service provider looking to help you with your needs!

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Chimney Warriors, LLC

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Serving Plainfield, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Their knowledge and professionalism was all we could have asked for. We highly recommend them and will definitely work with them in the future for all of our chimney needs."

Response time1 day

Recommended by96%of homeowners

Serving Plainfield, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Cleaned and fixed the blower on 21 year old gas fireplace. Honest, timely and professional. I would highly recommend them!"

Response time2 days

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Plainfield, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Those guys were amazing to see work. Evan is very good at at his craft. I had reached out to other companies, and these guys were very empathetic, friendly, knowledgable, workhorses, and understanding... they made sure our chimney was safe from water, gases, and in good condition to enjoy it for a long time during winter months. Thank you so much Evan and Tommy. Cheers!"

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Recommended by60%of homeowners

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Vermont Pressure Washing - Home Facebook

4.6(

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Serving Plainfield, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

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"Extremely prompt and courteous service."

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Response time3 days

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Fireplaces questions, answered by experts

Hardwoods such as oak, maple, and hickory are the best types of wood to burn in a wood stove. These woods burn hotter and longer than softwoods, producing less creosote and fewer emissions. Hardwoods provide a more efficient and cleaner burn, which helps maintain better air quality and reduces the frequency of cleaning and maintenance required for your stove.

Costs depend on appliance age, issue complexity, part availability, and labor rates.

Yes, pellet stoves can serve as a primary heating source in colder climates, provided they are properly sized for the space and maintained regularly. They are capable of generating sufficient heat to keep homes comfortable during winter months. However, in regions with extremely low temperatures, you may need supplemental heating to ensure consistent warmth, especially during prolonged cold spells.

Costs depend on material type, labor, chimney requirements, and structural reinforcements.

A quality pellet stove that receives proper maintenance can last between 15 and 20 years, while most will last at least 10 years. The exact lifespan depends on factors like frequency of use and how well the stove is cared for. Proper maintenance—such as periodically cleaning the vents, vacuuming the ash pan, and refreshing the pellets as needed—can significantly extend its life, making it a worthwhile long-term investment.

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