It’s important that you take good care of your wood stove or gas stove. Annual maintenance is a must and should be handled by an experienced technician. All of the quality stove manufacturers agree on a list of general maintenance tasks that should be done on a yearly basis.
• Full chimney inspection and cleaning done by an experienced chimney sweep.
• Inspection of the stove gaskets, checking for wear and replacing the necessary components.
• Touch up the finish on your stove with matching high heat paint often available through your local stove shop.
• Adjust the stove door until you can maintain a tight and effective seal.
• Inspect the stove pipe, especially at the connectors, checking for wear, warping or other visible problems.
• On catalytic models, clean and inspect the catalyst and clean out the combustion system with a heavy duty vacuum.
Fireplace Village can take care of this annual maintenance for you, whether for wood stoves or gas stoves and covering all manufacturers. Our trained and knowledgeable staff can help extend the life of your heating appliance or get you into a new and improved wood, gas or pellet stove or fireplace.
We’ve talked about how important it is to choose the proper size fireplace or wood stove and why it’s essential to have that unit installed by a professional. But don’t forget the most important element of owning a fireplace or hearth product – regular maintenance.
Using a clean, properly operational fireplace, gas insert or wood stove is vital for the safety of your family. With the services of a certified chimney sweep you can ensure smoke and emissions have a clear path up and away from your living space. By having a qualified technician inspect your fireplace, you can be sure that all of the essential mechanisms and components are working well and that the hearth appliance is running at peak efficiency.
It pays to have a certified, experienced fireplace technician into your home every year. Your family will stay safe and enjoy the dependability of a wood burning insert, gas fireplace or wood stove all winter long. Fireplace Village has knowledgeable, trained and experienced staff on hand to perform fireplace maintenance. We are also professional chimney sweeps and can handle all aspects of maintenance for any of the models we sell. Trust the pros who know. Let Fireplace Village keep your family safe this heating season.
You know us as the largest hearth retailer in New Hampshire. But besides having an expansive stove shop full of working models from leading manufacturers, Fireplace Village also offers a host of special services that set them apart and keeps loyal customers coming back for more.
Not only will you find all of the latest models and the tried and true classics in the hearth industry, but we have trained, certified staff to install those models for you. Gas or wood burning, new build or insert, our technicians have the know how to get the job done right. We also have the proper tools for cutting into masonry, should that be required, and can dispose of your old stove for you in a safe manner.
After you’ve enjoyed your fireplace, gas or wood stove for a time Fireplace Village can also take care of the regular maintenance for you. Certified chimney sweeps are ready to remove creosote build up and inspect your chimney and venting systems. Thorough and complete maintenance can be done on any model of hearth appliance and after almost forty years in business, you can count on Fireplace Village to be here next year when the hearth needs servicing again.
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Fireplace Village is the largest hearth retailer in New England. Fireplace Village provides installation, maintenance and repair service for most hearth appliances including complete gas appliance service. In addition, we provide safety inspection and chimney cleaning service.
Scheduling an inspection and cleaning of your wood stove or wood burning insert is an important task. Not only are you protecting your home and family, but you’re also protecting the investment that was made in your appliance by ensuring that it lasts.
A qualified technician will come to your home at your convenience to inspect the appliance and keep it in peak working order. Multiple inspections are done and a thorough cleaning is looked after, restoring the strength, efficiency and attractiveness of your wood stove or wood insert.
The wood burning appliance will be cleaned as the inspection continues, with various parts and messy build up capturing attention. The firebox will be vacuumed out and excess ash removed. Your wood stove exterior will be cleaned to a shine and the glass doors buffed up using a specially formulated product. Any creosote that has built up on the interior of your stove will be removed and the system will be almost like new again.
Inspections are done to ensure that the unit is operating well, with maximum efficiency and minimum emissions.
The intricate elements are inspected. From gaskets and sealers, damper control assemblies and air exchange tubes to secondary burn chambers, the complicated and technical parts are looked at closely. Baffles are also inspected and if your unit has blowers, they are looked as well.
Then the technician turns to the other parts of your wood stove. Any handles, brackets, bolts and screws are checked for rust and proper function. The firebrick and grates are inspected, as are any soapstone components if they are included in your model. The metal and iron on the wood stove is looked over for signs of warping.
Clearances around the unit are double checked and the stones and bricks surrounding it are looked over for any wear. Your wood supply will be inspected for quality and storage set up.
During the service call, you have plenty of opportunity to talk to the technician about proper operation of the unit and any problems or questions you may have. Their knowledge and expertise are extremely helpful and you will be informed in detail about any necessary repairs.
Having this service done by a company you can trust is important. Fireplace Village not only has a vast selection of the top wood stove brands in the business, they offer impeccable service as well. Ask about their full service and qualified staff to have your maintenance needs looked after by the pros.
When the technician visits your home to perform an annual wood stove or insert maintenance, the chimney is a major element of the call. Not only will the professional clean and inspect the appliance, but they will also perform a series of specific inspections and checks on the chimney system itself.
The chimney is an integral part of your wood burning stove. It is the pathway for smoke, soot and emissions to escape out of your home and dissipate into the air. Keeping it clear and stable is essential and best done through annual service visits and an accurate record of the findings during those visits.
A trained technician will look first at the venting in your wood stove chimney, clearing away any blockages or potential ones. Debris from animals, weather and vegetation can plug up the venting and cause a serious hazard inside your home. If it’s applicable to your home, the venting seals will also be inspected.
The inspection then moves on to the liner of your chimney – the part that provides a smooth, safe path from the wood burning appliance to the exterior of your home.
On the end, the chimney cap is looked over and checked for a proper fit. The chimney crown is also inspected for any cracks or splitting. The entire brickwork of the structure is examined for water or wind damage and any evidence of critters or other pests. It’s important that your chimney masonry be strong and durable and that any repairs be looked after as soon as possible.
The chimney flashing is also inspected with the other components.
Flashing needs to be well fitted and secure. The house flashing is looked over for structural integrity and the flashing seal is inspected as well. To protect your chimney from nasty weather, the storm collar and seal are examined and any deterioration is noted.
The condition of your chimney will change over time and it’s handy to have a regular, consistent service done to slow down aging and keep up with necessary repairs. Hiring a dependable, reputable company to perform this service every year is a wise choice. For experienced and knowledgeable technicians that will perform detailed and thorough wood stove chimney service, contact Fireplace Village.
Your chimney is essential and deserves to have the best care possible taken with it. Contact your service professional today to book your annual maintenance. Your entire wood burning system will run better for it.
Fireplace Village performs a fully compliant National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Level 1 safety inspection and Chimney Cleaning for your wood or pellet stove, fireplace or insert and chimney.
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Other than cleaning the firebox of ash build up and having your chimney cleaned, much of the wood stove annual maintenance involves checking over the unit.
Conduct a simple test to check the seal of your door. Use a piece of paper to see whether your wood stove door is closing well against the gasket. If not, replace your gasket promptly. Look for a wood stove door kit at your local fireplace dealer.
Check the baffle and firebricks for wear and cracks. They will not need replacing every year, but will certainly need to be checked and any changes noted.
The chimney and stove pipes should be checked for blockage and any creosote build up needs to be cleared away. Be sure to hire a certified professional.
Wood stove annual maintenance is necessary for to get the maximum enjoyment and safety from your stove. Fireplace Village provides wood stove maintenance service in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.
One of the common wood stove maintenance tasks is repairing or upgrading the door. When the seal is off, it makes the wood stove inefficient and needs to be fixed.
You may find that while removing the gasket you will need to unhinge the door. During the procedure it may become obvious that an all new door will be a simpler, easy fix.
Record your wood stove model and visit the local wood stove dealer. They should be able to fit you with replacement doors, gaskets and whatever else your wood stove may need.
With a new door and improved air sealing, your wood stove will be back up to full efficiency in no time.
