You open the damper or turn on the furnace for the first time in months and a sharp smell fills the room. Fall odors from
Some chimney problems can wait for a normal appointment. Others put your family at risk the moment you light a fire. Knowing the difference helps
Many New York homeowners are leaving oil heat for gas. The new furnace is the easy part. The chimney, which was built for hot oil
The first fire of the season should feel cozy, not like a gamble. Long Island chimneys sit through salt air, summer humidity and storms, so
A chimney camera inspection sends a video scanner up the flue so the technician can see every foot of the liner, which is the only
A 12 point fire and safety inspection is a structured walk through the chimney system, from the firebox to the top of the stack. The
You found the house, the offer was accepted and the inspector’s report is back. It probably says something short about the chimney, like “appears serviceable.”
Fall storms hit the very top of the chimney first. Wind loosens caps, driven rain finds hairline cracks in the crown, and branches strike masonry
The first cold week of the year is when many New Yorkers discover their fireplace smokes. Nothing broke overnight. The physics of the chimney changed,
Gas fireplaces do not need chimney sweeping as often as wood fireplaces, but they are not maintenance free. Both systems need an annual inspection, and
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