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When & How To Know If You Should You Get Your Wood Stove Repaired?
A wood-burning stove can be a great asset to your home. Not only is this a great way to save money on heating costs, but stoves also create a great atmosphere that is hard to duplicate with other types of heating. Wood-burning stoves do occasionally need repairs,...
Why You Should Hire Professionals to Help Maintain Your Wood Stove
More people are interested in alternative ways to heat their homes. With energy bills getting higher and higher, one of the best things to consider is a heating stove. However, homeowners who have heating stoves may neglect cleaning and maintaining them in the...
How to Care for Your Chimney Between Chimney Cleaning Services
According to the Chimney Safety Institute of America, masonry fireplaces that have any trace of creosote or glazes should be swept immediately when soot reaches or exceeds 1/8" of buildup. Proper maintenance of your chimney between professional cleanings can ensure...
4 Surprising Services Offered by Chimney Cleaning Companies
According to the American Chimney Safety Institute, the reasons for hiring a chimney company are to repair smoky fireplaces and downdrafts and to keep animals from nesting there. Others benefits are to protect the chimney's exterior and to ensure both the fireplace...
Questions to Ask a Chimney Cleaning Company
Living in a climate with cold winters where wood-burning stoves are common, chimney cleaning comes in handy. Chimneys are an essential part of heating houses. However, they are also prone to clogs when used often. This leads to poor airflow, causing hot flue gases to...
3 Hazards You’re Avoiding When You Hire a Chimney Sweeper
While not all modern homes are built with chimneys, the structures are not extinct. Many people like them for their vintage appeal and they are necessary for homes with real fireplaces. Of course, any aspect of a home requires maintenance, so you can't go without...
How Can I Tell When My Chimney Needs Maintenance?
Chimney cleaning is essential. Regular inspection and cleaning of your chimney can prevent fires and keep you and your loved ones safe. Read on to learn about the importance of chimney cleaning. What are the Hazards? A hazardous tar-like substance, called creosote,...
5 Tips for Chimney Home Maintenance
Chimneys are essential for heating your home, and they can also be a beautiful architectural highlight. But if poorly maintained, they can lead to lots of problems. These five tips can help keep your chimney looking great and working well, improving its efficiency...
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At Max the Chimney Sweep we work to make sure you are satisfied with our service. The technicians at Max the Chimney Sweep, Inc. are fully insured, licensed state contractors, a number of whom are certified by the Chimney Institute of America. Ongoing training keeps our staff up to date on the newest codes, while our participation with the National Chimney Sweep Guild of America keeps us in tune with the latest trends and innovations in the industry.
