by Jeff Keefer | Jan 12, 2019 | Fireplace Maintenance
Where do you turn when your hearth needs attention? Whether you are looking to install a new fireplace or chimney or maintain or repair your current fireplace and chimney, you can turn to the Chimney Care Co. From installation to maintenance to repair, the Chimney...
by Jeff Keefer | Apr 5, 2018 | Fireplace Maintenance, Uncategorized
Each spring, animals from squirrels and raccoons to bats and birds look for the perfect place to build their nests. Often times, that “perfect place” turns out to be a chimney. If you hear the telltale sounds of scuffling animal paws, flapping wings or chirping in...
by Jeff Keefer | Nov 23, 2016 | Fireplace Maintenance
Gas fireplaces are a modern convenience. They give you the heat and ambiance of a traditional fireplace, without the hassle of building and maintaining a fireplace. They’re also cleaner, without the ash, soot and smoke of a wood-burning fireplace. Because of their...
by Jeff Keefer | Nov 9, 2016 | Fireplace Maintenance
As a responsible homeowner, you know the importance of having your chimney and fireplace swept and inspected each year, usually in the fall before you light your first fire. What you might not know is that the annual sweeping and inspection of your furnace flue is...
by Jeff Keefer | Feb 12, 2015 | Fireplace Maintenance
Any homeowner with a wood stove or fireplace is faced with the problem of ash removal. If you’re burning wood, you’re going to have to deal with ash. The actual amount of ash that’s generated will be determined by the type of wood you burn (hardwood or softwood) and...
by Jeff Keefer | Dec 9, 2014 | Fire Safety, Fireplace Maintenance
Whenever you burn a solid fuel (wood, coal or pellets) in your stove, fireplace or insert, you will be left with ashes that need to be removed. These ashes must be removed periodically, as they can affect the performance and durability of your unit. The frequency of...
