by Frank Motola | Mar 15, 2019 | Telechimney
By now, you’ve probably heard of telemedicine. It is the ability to speak face-to-face with a doctor, nurse or healthcare professionally digitally to have your questions answered or a condition evaluated from miles away. Inspired by this convenient and beneficial...
by Frank Motola | Feb 27, 2019 | Chimney Sweep
It’s hard to trust someone with your home. You probably know that your chimney should be swept and inspected at least once per year, but it sounds messy! Chimney sweeps bring equipment through your home and the chimney and fireplace contain ash, soot and dust. With...
by Frank Motola | Feb 15, 2019 | dryer vent maintenance
Did you know your clothing dryer vents should be cleaned and inspected once per year to lower your home’s risk of fire? If you do more laundry than the average homeowner, you might even need to have your dryer vents cleaned even more frequently. Clogged dryer...
by Frank Motola | Jan 29, 2019 | Financing Options
In need of an upgraded fireplace, fireplace insert or heating stove, but not sure how to pay for the improvement? Fluesbrothers Chimney Service can help! We offer our customers financing to help pay for their home improvements. Why finance your hearth improvements?...
by Frank Motola | Jan 14, 2019 | Chimney Remodeling
An outdated fireplace really affects the looks and feel of your home. If you’re not using your fireplace, repairs really just feels unnecessary. But if you’re looking to remodel your home, you shouldn’t get rid of your old fireplace! Fireplaces are one of the top 3...
by Frank Motola | Dec 31, 2018 | Holiday Fireplace Safety Tips
Stockings hanging along a fireplace mantel is iconic. But if you planing to hang stockings by the fireplace this holiday season, you should be careful to reconsider it. They can pose as a fire hazard in your home. Here are some helpful tips to keep your hearth safe...
by Frank Motola | Dec 17, 2018 | Chimney Draft
Your fireplace should be a source of warmth and comfort. Unfortunately, some fireplaces have the opposite effect. Some fireplaces actually cool portions of your home, especially if you don’t have a proper damper. This allows warm air to travel up and out of your...
by Frank Motola | Nov 30, 2018 | Efficient Fireplaces
For homeowners who love to see a roaring fire burning in an open fireplace, the sad truth is that traditional wood-burning fireplaces do little to add heat to your home. Open-hearth fireplaces send an estimated 90% of the fire’s heat up your chimney, and lets out your...
by Frank Motola | Nov 16, 2018 | Burning Materials
With a fire roaring in your fireplace, it can be tempting to throw in the odd bit of paper or cardboard box. Before you toss something other than typical fireplace fuel on the flames, however, you should be aware of some materials that you should never burn in your...
by Frank Motola | Oct 31, 2018 | Chimney Information
Have you ever wondered what goes in inside your fireplace? Fireplaces rely on the simple technology of air being drawn in from your home to feed the fire and then rising up and out of your chimney thanks to the heat generated by the fire. But to keep the air drawing...
