As the go-to fireplace and chimney care company in Northern Illinois, Aelite Chimney Specialties serves a great number of customers in Chicago and the Chicagoland area. One of the fastest-growing communities in our service area, Crystal Lake has a rich history with...
You may know that the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) recommends that you have your chimney swept and inspected once a year, but do you know that there are three levels of chimney inspections? Depending on your situation and the condition of your fireplace...
We know it may be difficult to believe, but spring is here, and fireplace season will be slowing down. To be sure your chimney is safe after a heavy usage during a long and cold winter, scheduling your annual chimney sweeping and inspection now is essential,...
Your chimney and venting system is made up of different components with varying functions, and a chimney cap ranks high in importance as one of these components. Serving several purposes, a properly-installed chimney cap will prolong the life of your fireplace and...
When you live in Chicago, freezing cold temperatures in the winter is a fact of life. Weather predictors have said that this coming winter will be even colder than the past few brutally cold winters we have experienced. As the temperatures drop, heating bills rise,...
Setting the standard for the chimney industry, the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) was founded in 1983 as an educational, non-profit organization dedicated to the safety of chimney, fireplace, and venting systems. This organization commits itself to...
