by Marisa Bell | 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 Marisa Bell | 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 Marisa Bell | 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 Marisa Bell | 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 Marisa Bell | 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 Marisa Bell | 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 Marisa Bell | 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...
by Marisa Bell | Chimney Maintenance
It looks like Old Man Winter may be arriving sooner than expected in the Kansas City region. According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, it will be a colder winter in the Midwest, and our area could start to see some snow showers around the Thanksgiving holiday. However,...
by Marisa Bell | Chimney Maintenance
A wood-burning fireplace creates creosote build-up, making the attached chimney is a key concern when it comes to safety and performance. Chimneys have a lot more issues than fireplaces and therefore need a lot more attention. An annual chimney inspection is the first...
by Marisa Bell | Chimney Maintenance
Now that the weather is turning cooler and folks in Independence, MO, and around the Kansas City Metro area are enjoying the fall colors, many are starting to prepare their fireplace for the winter season ahead. While you probably haven’t given much thought about your...
