Rain & Your Pre-fabricated Fireplace and Chimney

When you hear water dripping inside your chimney, this is a sign that you have a problem. And if you leave this problem unchecked, it can lead to having to replace the entire fireplace.

At the exterior of the home, covering the top of the chimney, there is a long rectangular piece - often referred to as the chase cover. The job of this chase cover is to keep water from getting into your chimney.

Because pre-fabricated chimneys are fabricated from metal, contact with water is considered a big no-no. When metal is subjected to constant contact with water, the metal will begin to rust. Many times you won't even know this is happening.

If you can hear water dripping in your chimney or if you suspect that your chase cover is not doing its job, don't take a chance. Have a CSIA or NFI certified chimney sweep come out and check the situation.

Replacing a chase cover is preferable to replacing an entire chimney!

Call Burnie Fireplace Services today to get a repair estimate or check us out online @ www.BurnieFireplaces.com

Save Money & the Environment This Winter

In a recent article, the CSIA details how you can save money this winter and help the environment at the same time by simply making sure your chimney is operating properly.

Having a Certified Chimney Sweep inspect and, if necessary, sweep your chimney each year will not only reduce fireplace emissions but the regular chimney maintenance can also help you get more out of your heating bill.

You can read the full article here.

Think you might need a chimney sweep or want to know more about what a chimney sweep entails? Check us out online @ www.BurnieFireplaces.com or call us today @ (858) 513-3915.

Don't Forget About Your Dryer Vent!

Have you noticed your clothes are taking longer to dry lately?

Did you know that one of the warning signs that you need a dryer vent sweep is extending drying time? Lint and debris can build up in your dryer vent and cause the dryer to take longer to dry your clothes. If left unattended, this buildup can even lead to a fire.

Protect your family and your home. Call us today @ 858-513-3915 to schedule an appointment.

Haven't had a chimney sweep or fireplace inspection this year? Schedule a dryer vent sweep and a chimney sweep at the same time and receive a 2nd service discount!

Want more information? Head on over to www.BurnieFireplaces.com and check out our dryer vent page. You can also read this article by the CSIA regarding the importance of having your dryer vent swept out.

Got Smoke?

Have you tried to use your fireplace only to find yourself smoked out?

There can be many reasons why smoke comes back into the home instead of going up and out the chimney.

1) How long has it been since you've had a chimney sweep?
If it's been awhile since you have had your chimney swept out, there could be a creosote build up in the chimney.
SOLUTION: Call a Certified Chimney Sweep

2)Is your damper open?
Some fireplaces have a damper that must be in the open position in order to allow the smoke to go out the chimney.
SOLUTION: Look for a handle in order to open the damper

3)Is your heater on?
While this may seem like a strange question, often times having a heater on at the same time as using the fireplace will bring smoke back into the home.
SOLUTION: Turn off the heater and enjoy your fireplace.

For more tips and tricks on how to avoid getting smoked out by your chimney, check out our Got Smoke? flyer under the tips section @ BurnieFireplaces.com

Chimney Sweep Tutorial Video

Not sure if you need a chimney sweep? Or, have you scheduled a chimney sweep and aren't sure what to expect?

The Chimney Safety Intitute of America (CSIA) has put together a Chimney Sweep tutorial which takes you through common questions about whether or not you need a chimney sweep, what a chimney sweep entails, the chimney sweep process, and how to prepare for a chimney sweep. You can watch the short video here.