by FluesBrothers | Sep 24, 2020 | Fireplace Maintenance
Getting the most out of your chimney requires periodic maintenance. Some of this maintenance should be done by a licensed chimney professional; other tasks are ones you can easily take care of yourself. Let’s look at six important maintenance activities for your...
by FluesBrothers | Nov 19, 2019 | Creosote, Fireplace Maintenance
Gas fireplaces are popular for many reasons including beauty, ease of use, EPA-standard efficiency and great heating performance. To operate your gas fireplace safely, there are a few things you need to do on a regular basis. Here are some simple maintenance tips to...
by FluesBrothers | Sep 10, 2019 | Apartment Maintenance, Chimney Cap, Chimney Draft, Chimney Repairs, Chimney Sweep, Fireplace Maintenance
We call them “routine” chimney inspections, but the truth is, no two chimney inspections are exactly alike, and none of them are perfectly routine. Each chimney has its own issues and finding them and keeping them from turning into dangerous, expensive problems is a...
by FluesBrothers | Aug 22, 2019 | Chimney Sweep, Fireplace Maintenance
Using your wood- or gas-burning fireplace can cut down on heating costs during the cold winter season. But before you burn a log or ignite the pilot light, here are a few things you should do to ensure your fireplace is safe and ready for use. Clean the Firebox Remove...
by FluesBrothers | Jun 12, 2019 | Fireplace Maintenance
When you have a chimney, stove, or fireplace service appointment with us at Fluesbrothers Chimney & Fireplace, we want you to get the best service possible. We’ll do all we can, but we actually need you to help make our best service happen. We would appreciate it...
by FluesBrothers | Jun 12, 2019 | Fireplace Maintenance
During the colder months there is nothing like the ambiance of a fire to add life to your home, but what about during the warm months? The fireplace usually just looks like an empty black hole in the wall and begs for some decorating attention. Your fireplace can...
