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HOW TO SAFELY PUT OUT A FIREPLACE FIRE

HOW TO SAFELY PUT OUT A FIREPLACE FIRE

Having a fireplace in your Blue Bell-area home can be a great way to stay warm and cozy during the brutal Pennsylvania winters. However, it’s important to practice fireplace safety to ensure your property remains free of unwanted fire events. That means understanding how to extinguish a fireplace fire safely.

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HOW LONG CAN YOU LEAVE A GAS FIREPLACE ON?

HOW LONG CAN YOU LEAVE A GAS FIREPLACE ON?

Whether you’ve purchased a new home with a gas fireplace, installed a new system, or considered adding a gas fireplace to your property, it’s important to know the guidelines for safe operation. You may be tempted to sit by your gas fireplace for hours, leave it burning for ambiance, or use it as a primary heat source during winter, but there’s a limit to the time frame of use.

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HOW OFTEN SHOULD I CLEAN MY CHIMNEY?

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I CLEAN MY CHIMNEY?

Chimneys play a crucial role in your fireplace system, the primary function of which is ventilation for combustion byproducts like smoke, gases, and airborne particles. It also absorbs and radiates heat from the combustion process, contributing to the overall heating efficiency of the fireplace system.

With all this work happening, it’s not surprising that your chimney needs at least an annual cleaning in preparation for winter.  

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DOES YOUR CHIMNEY NEED CERAMIC RESTORATION?

DOES YOUR CHIMNEY NEED CERAMIC RESTORATION?

Over time, your chimney takes on a lot of wear and tear. This can eventually lead to damaged liners and holes in the masonry. If these holes and damages aren’t patched, it can lead to hazards such as fire escaping into the chimney cavity and potentially the drywall areas of your home.

Rather than demolish your existing masonry, Chimney Scientists aim to safely and adequately restore your chimney.

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SMOKE IN MY HOUSE AFTER LIGHTING A FIRE

A Few Reasons Why from Our Founder, Joe

Oh no! You’ve lit your fire and you’re now noticing smoke inside your home. Unfortunately, this means that your chimney is not drafting properly. Listen to our founder, Joe, talk you through those few key reasons why this might be occurring.

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