In the depth of winter you depend on the operation of your wood burning fireplace to keep the house cozy and warm. When you suspect a problem or the system is beginning to show signs of wear or distress a licensed chimney sweep is the very best person to call.
You need to look up the Chimney Safety Institute of America and source out a licensed technician in your area. This professional will be able to look at your fireplace, the flue, chimney and all components of the system. The problem will be properly assessed and if it can be done, the chimney sweep will look after the issue then.
If the problem is with your fireplace unit, having the advice of the chimney sweep will be valuable when speaking to the manufacturer or local stove shop. The sweep will be able to accurately describe the problem and potentially help to come up with a sensible solution.
Fireplace Village has licensed chimney maintenance staff on hand ready to help you out with any issues, questions about or problems with your wood burning fireplace. Give them a call for friendly, informative help.
You might be surprised to learn that heating your home with wood burning fireplaces or wood stoves is not a messy, expensive process. In fact, heating with wood is a responsible, wise and economical choice when done properly. The key is understanding how and where to burn wood.
Your home must be equipped with a newly designed, advanced combustion fireplace or wood stove. These hearth appliances are built with technology that produces little emissions and uses the fuel efficiently. These models deliver all of the warmth your home needs with none of the smoke and mess that traditional wood burning fireplaces and wood stoves would.
Burning wood is enjoyable and produces a distinct atmosphere that many find soothing and comfortable. It’s also a safe heating method that does not rely on the grid or any other large-scale infrastructure to operate. Your fireplace will always work in a power outage, providing the most dependable heat out there.
Those who choose to burn wood for home heating do so with pride. Using a modern, efficient and beautifully designed wood stove or fireplace, you too can enjoy the comfort of wood burning home heat.
Start fires with dry kindling to minimize emissions and maximize efficiency. Feed blazes with small loads of seasoned hard woods. Properly seasoned (dry) hardwood offers a cleaner burn. Never burn chemical or pressure treated wood. Keep flames hot and bright. Low, smoldering fires pollute more. When your fireplace is not in use, close the flue to keep warm indoor air from escaping through the chimney.
