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Be Ready to Light Your First Fire!

by Nick Wagner | Aug 15, 2016 | fire safety

While it may seem hard to believe, cooler weather will be here before we know it. This time of the year is the best time to get your home ready for winter, and one of the most important things you can do is to schedule an appointment to have your chimney...

Make Sure Your Chimney Is Ready for Fall with a Video Inspection

by Nick Wagner | Aug 6, 2016 | fire safety

Inside your chimney, dangerous hazards can be lurking that could lead to serious situations. To be sure your chimney and fireplace system is safe to operate before you light your first fire this fall, a professional chimney sweeping and inspection is recommended by...

Consider Installing Glass Fireplace Doors

by Nick Wagner | Jul 29, 2016 | fire safety

When you have kids and pets, it is important to make the area around your fireplace as safe as possible. One of the best safety measures you can take is installing glass fireplace doors. Glass fireplace doors are also an economical way to update the look of your...

Avoid Potential Fires by Having Your Dryer Vent Cleaned

by Nick Wagner | Apr 21, 2016 | Dryer Vent Maintenance, fire safety

Did you realize that, according to the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA), 5,100 clothes dryer fires were reported in 2012 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission? These fires resulted in 10 deaths, 180 injuries, and approximately $80 million in...

All About Chimney Fires

by Nick Wagner | Sep 14, 2015 | fire safety

An event that can damage structures, devastate a home, and injure or kill people, a chimney fire most often is the result of a dirty and neglected chimney. As the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) frankly states, “clean chimneys don’t catch fire.” While some...

Why Clean your Dryer Vent?

by Nick Wagner | Jul 10, 2015 | Energy Efficiency, fire safety

The dryer often gets overlooked to receive professional cleanings, but it’s important to have your dryer’s vents cleaned on a regular basis. Call today for an appointment!