by FluesBrothers | Jan 20, 2022 | Buying a New Fireplace
The chimney and chimney liner work together to protect your Kansas City home and keep your family safe while you’re enjoying the warmth of a fireplace. The chimney liner is an essential safety component that protects the masonry from the high heat and flames in the...
by FluesBrothers | Jan 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
The best way to get maximum enjoyment out of your fireplace is with ongoing maintenance from a company like Fluesbrothers Chimney & Fireplace. It’s good to know how to prepare your home for a visit from a chimney sweep because the job tends to stir up soot...
by FluesBrothers | Dec 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
A clean and properly maintained chimney should never have fiery sparks popping out of its top.Unfortunately, not all chimneys are clean and maintained. Fluesbrothers Chimney are clean and maintained. Fluesbrothers Chimney & Fireplace offers the following advice...
by FluesBrothers | Dec 22, 2021 | Chimney Maintenance
You’ll enjoy your fireplace a lot more this winter by following a few wise safe practices than you will if you ignore your fireplace and chimney and hope for the best. Here are the essentials. Have your chimney inspected A licensed chimney inspector will look over...
by FluesBrothers | Dec 22, 2021 | Chimney Maintenance
A clean and properly maintained chimney should never have fiery sparks popping out of its top. A chimney cleaning can remove combustible creosote and other debris. Fluesbrothers Chimney & Fireplace offers the following advice should you experience this potentially...
by FluesBrothers | Dec 15, 2021 | Chimney Maintenance
Chimneys last for many years, but they don’t last forever. Various things can go wrong with them over time. As a homeowner, you want to catch problems early and get them fixed quickly. Here are some things to look for that tell you your chimney needs attention. Smoke...
by FluesBrothers | Dec 15, 2021 | Chimney Inspection
There are places in your home where you can “cut corners” and come out all right. Your chimney/fireplace system isn’t one of those areas. Regular inspections performed by a licensed professional are critical in keeping your chimney and fireplace working safely and...
by FluesBrothers | Dec 3, 2021 | Creosote
The chemical reaction that creates combustion when burning solid and liquid fuels produces several natural by-products, including creosote. Although we typically associate creosote build-up with wood-burning fireplaces, even gas fireplaces have some creosote. Creosote...
by FluesBrothers | Nov 29, 2021 | Gas Fireplace
The manufacturer that made your gas fireplace likely provided some kind of owner’s manual or operator’s guide, either on paper or online. That manual will tell you what you need to know about the safe operation of the unit. Here are some key principles you should keep...
by FluesBrothers | Nov 23, 2021 | Chimney Maintenance
Just as people prepare for winter, fireplaces and chimneys also need some preparation. The difference is, a fireplace can’t prep itself, so it’s up to you. Here’s a simple guide you can follow. Check the firebox Before you start using your fireplace regularly, clean...
