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Is your chimney safe?

If you have a new home with a fireplace, or if you haven’t burned a fire in your fireplace for some time, you might have concerns about whether or not your chimney is safe to use. It’s wise to be cautious; an unsafe chimney could cause a damaging and dangerous house fire. So how can […] Read more

What is causing your chimney to stink?

Chimneys can be very dirty places. Unfortunately, what’s in your chimney can sometimes make its way into your home in the form of unpleasant smells. If you notice musty, smoky or rotten smells coming from your chimney, there are several possible culprits. Creosote You probably know that creosote causes a fire risk to your home, […] Read more

Why you need a chimney cap

If you’re looking to protect your chimney, there is no better or cheaper way than by investing in a quality chimney cap. While all chimneys should be topped with a cap, chimney caps vary widely in quality, function and aesthetics, and even the best chimney caps can corrode or become damaged or dislodged over time. […] Read more

We can rebuild your fireplace!

Your fireplace takes a lot of abuse. It withstands extreme heat all winter long, and it can be susceptible to water damage from moisture leaking down your flue. That abuse can lead to cracked and crumbling bricks. If your fireplace’s masonry has long been neglected, it can be an eyesore and a danger instead of […] Read more

Tips for a smooth appointment with your chimney sweep

At Chimney Saver Solutions, we’re committed to providing you with a professional chimney sweeping experience. That means we’re always on time, careful with your home and your belongings, and courteous. While we do our best to provide the most pleasant chimney sweeping experience possible, there are some things you can do to help make your […] Read more

Be aware of carbon monoxide dangers

Carbon monoxide often is called up the “silent killer.” The gas is colorless and odorless, and the symptoms of carbon monoxide poison are often so subtle that they go unnoticed until it’s too late. Any home with a fossil-fuel burning appliances — from woodstoves to gas furnaces to clothing dryers — is in danger of […] Read more

Tips for heating your home more efficiently

January and February bring the coldest temperatures of the year to Richmond. Those cold temperatures can bring about big heating bills that leave you looking for ways to heat your home more efficiently. It makes sense to target your heating bills to save money: Home heating and cooling accounts for 40 percent of your energy […] Read more

Prepping your cold fireplace

When you light a fire in your fireplace, you expect the warm air and smoke to draft up the flue and out the top of the chimney. If your flue is cold, however, that cold air could come rushing down, forcing the smoke of your freshly lit fire back into your home. There are some […] Read more

Waterproofing: Protecting your chimney from damage

Water can be your chimney’s greatest enemy. In fact, the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) encourages homeowners to take measures to protect their chimneys from the elements, as a water-damaged chimney can damage your home or, worse, pose a fire hazard. How water damages your chimney  Water can seep into your chimney’s masonry, wearing […] Read more

Selecting Firewood for your Fireplace

Not all firewood is going to provide you with the same results, even when properly seasoned. The secret to choosing the right firewood for your particular needs is to know the different types of wood that are available to you and the characteristics of each. This might seem like a lot of information to learn […] Read more

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