The fuel you burn in your fireplace matters. The right fuel ensures that your fireplace burns cleanly and efficiently. When you burn the right fuel, you get more heat with less fuel. In addition, you prevent the rapid buildup of creosote in your chimney. Do you have a...
Home fires pose a serious danger. In 2015, home fires across the United States caused 2,560 deaths, 11,075 injuries and $7 billion in damage, according to statistics from the National Fire Protection Association. In all, fire departments in the United States responded...
Fall’s chill is in the air, and undoubtedly, that chill will have you wanting to light the first fire of the season in your fireplace. Before you ignite your first fire, however, you need to schedule your annual chimney sweeping and inspection! The Importance of...
It’s that time of the year: As you prepare your home for the fall and winter, it’s time to schedule your annual chimney sweeping and inspection appointment. With the appointment on the books, you might be wondering what you could do to make sure your appointment goes...
Fireplaces seem like a simple enough concept: You build a fire in the fireplace, and the smoke travels up and out of the chimney tube. Well, essentially, that’s how a fireplace works – right? On the contrary, that common vision of a fireplace system is...
Every homeowner looks for ways to save on their home energy bills. After all, those bills add up significantly to impact budgets! Your clothing dryer could be racking up your energy bill needlessly. In fact, if the exhaust vents are clogged, it could be costing you...
Like any other component of your home, your chimney requires regular maintenance. This includes occasional repairs and eventual upgrades. Want to make sure your chimney is cared for properly? Then be sure to hire a chimney sweep who has been trained and certified by...
Every year, summer seems to fly by, with holiday celebrations, family reunions, vacations and fun weekend outings. Before we know it, we’re shopping for school supplies and preparing our home for the winter. With the whir of summer, fall home maintenance can creep up...
For the past 25 years, Environmental Chimney Service has called Hendersonville, NC, home. That’s why we are proud to provide Hendersonville and the surrounding areas with top-notch fireplace, chimney and dryer vent services! Our services. At Environmental Chimney...
No homeowner wants to hit the fall months and be told that their fireplace or chimney needs to be repaired before it can be used. That’s why it’s important in the spring or early summer to take stock of your chimney and fireplace masonry. By knowing how to spot common...
