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Water Issues & Your Chimney
The arrival of spring brings warm weather, flowers, and birds singing, but it can also bring chimney water leaks. Winter weather can be tough on masonry chimneys. The bricks and mortar joints of your chimney are porous and easily absorb water, and this water freezes...
Dealing with Chimney Odors
You most likely know that warmer weather is on the way and that fireplace season is coming to an end. Even though you will no longer be using your fireplace or stove, you could still be affected by unpleasant odors coming from the chimney through the fireplace...
Pressure Issues in the Home
When you are having problems lighting a fire in your fireplace, it may be caused by a pressure issue in your home that is affecting the chimney draft. You may not realize this because you cannot see it, but the air in your home moves constantly. Typically, air...
Snow and Ice Can Damage Your Chimney
Here in Maryland, we can see quite a bit of snow and ice each winter. Heavy amounts of snowfall can lead to some big problems with your chimney, and, if left unrepaired, these problems can get even worse. Have you noticed cracked or loose bricks on the outside of your...
Now Is the Time to Consider a New Alternative Heating Appliance
Have you noticed your heating bills increasing this winter? Do you wish your older masonry fireplace provided more heat to your home? If you are wanting more heat and lower heating bills, it is time to start thinking about an alternative to your old fireplace. A...
Prepare Your Fireplace and Chimney for an Upcoming Rough Winter
You have probably heard the predictions for how rough this winter will be. Some say that we may even see more snow and ice this year than we did last year. Preparing for this harsh, cold weather is an important task for homeowners, and it is essential that your...
Cleaning Your Stove Insert
If you have a pellet or gas stove insert installed in your old masonry fireplace, you most likely know that it is very important to have your chimney cleaned and inspected once a year. However, did you know that it is equally as important to clean your insert...
Pellet Stoves: An Alternative Heating Source for Winter
If you are looking for an alternative heating source to provide supplemental warmth to your home this winter, you do have a variety of options. Ace Chimney Sweeps would like to tell you about one of the most environmentally friendly choices: pellet stoves. Highly...
Preparing Your Chimney for Cold Weather
With cooler temperatures just around the corner, now is the time to start getting your fireplace ready to be used safely this winter. Using your fireplace to warm your home can help you save money on your heating costs, but you want this heating appliance to be...
The Value of a Certified Chimney Sweep
We all like to save money and are always looking for ways to cut back on costs. You may have seen companies advertise chimney cleaning services at surprisingly low prices; however, you should be careful about these advertising claims. Many times, these companies do...
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