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How Community-Focused Chimney Scientists Establish Themselves as Thought Leaders in Greater Philadelphia Area?

How Community-Focused Chimney Scientists Establish Themselves as Thought Leaders in Greater Philadelphia Area?

Community-focused and forward-thinking

Among their many accomplishments and efforts in the scientific community and goodwill, philanthropist initiatives include but are not limited to creating and funding Afrilab Medical Diagnostic facilities, partnering with Valley Forge Watershed Association (VFWA), and lending their expertise to the Firewood Project.

Working closely with chimney industry leaders, Ochal and Co. are taking the reins in helping improve wood burning and moisture testing. The primary mission is to help reduce particulate emissions, which would make repairs and cleanings more cost-efficient for homeowners, but most importantly, would benefit human and animal health, as well as Earth’s overall health.

Our company is customer-oriented, and we are also passionate about helping reduce emissions and help clients eventually become more climate-friendly,” stated Ochal.

As part of the services given to Afrilab Medical Diagnostics, the Chimney Scientists partnered with 47 Pennsylvania-based hospitals and 23 pharmacists to help modernize the West African healthcare system via x-rays, HIV tests, ultrasounds, and other critical care offerings.

With the VFWA project, the Chimney Scientists work directly with them to help make waterways and watershed ecosystems safer while recruiting professors to lead research projects and fund the equipment needed for testing.

With honor at the forefront of its core values, the team at the Chimney Scientists believe in honesty, integrity, respect, operating at the highest level, never saying ‘never’, and always showing up on time and the spot.

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In the news: ValiantCEO writes about Joe Ochal and Microbiology

In the news: ValiantCEO writes about Joe Ochal and Microbiology

The first step in properly maintaining your fireplace is knowing what kind of fireplace you have. If you have an electric fireplace, it is crucial to read the user manual and follow it step-by-step. For example, using the correct plugs and outlets can prevent fires in electric fireplaces. Finding out which to use is found in the user manual.

In comparison to wood fireplaces, electric fireplaces require far less maintenance. However, wood burning fireplaces are Ochal’s favorite and are the type of fireplace he has most thoroughly analyzed with his scientific prowess.

Ochal recommends avoiding the use of wood from recently cut trees. He instead suggests using wood treated for starting fires. These are different from synthetic logs, which aren’t natural wood and, if used, should be ventilated with a fireplace flue to prevent carbon monoxide from spreading.

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Chimney Scientists featured in the New York Weekly

Chimney Scientists featured in the New York Weekly

Earth First: How The Chimney Scientists are Helping Homes Become More Sustainable and Safe

“Our company is customer-oriented, and we are also passionate about helping reduce emissions and help clients eventually become more climate-friendly,” stated Ochal.

The company is helping the industry reduce particulate matter, emissions, and unnecessary overuse of materials and products, and that benefits humans, animals and the environment.

“We are ardently working to help reduce emissions and enable our clients to eventually become more climate-friendly,” Ochal said.

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Chimney Scientists featured in The American Reporter

Chimney Scientists featured in The American Reporter

Joe Ochal, Founder of Chimney Scientists, Offers Pro Advice on Chimney Cleaning

Read the article here: https://www.theamericanreporter.com/joe-ochal-founder-of-chimney-scientists-offers-pro-advice-on-chimney-cleaning/

Joe Ochal has chimney science in his blood. Though he studied microbiology at Temple University and got his master’s at Thomas Jefferson University, he helped to put himself through school by working at his uncle’s chimney business, cleaning flues, and inspecting fireplaces.

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Chimney Scientists Founder's Story highlighted in MONTCO.TODAY

Chimney Scientists Founder's Story highlighted in MONTCO.TODAY

In 2011, as an undergrad, Conshohocken resident Joe Ochal worked in his uncle’s fireplace showroom to make some extra cash. 

This was the perfect mix of career passions, as Ochal’s science background blended seamlessly with his knowledge of fireplaces and chimneys: getting a clean and well-run chimney is surprisingly scientific.

“One of the first things we do when we first go out to a customer’s home is ask about their lifestyle,” Ochal says.

“We want to know if this is a wood-burning or gas fireplace. Are they looking to sit by the fire to enjoy the crackling of wood and the wood-smoke scent? Or are they looking to push a button and have the flames instantly spring to life?” he posed.

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