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Why Does My Fireplace Still Smell?

By Chimney & Fireplace Health and Safety, Fireplace/Furnace Chimney, Dryer Vent, Gutter Cleaning & Repair

Why Does My Fireplace Still Smell? By: Tim McGirl Avoiding Smoky Chimney Smells Wood burning fireplaces can leave your house with smoky smells even a few days after burning. You might have shut the glass doors on your fireplace immediately after using the fireplace but the chimney odors still remain lingering in your living room. If the smoky chimney smells persist despite removing the old ashes from the fireplace, there might be a couple of reasons of what could be causing the problem.   Creosote Buildup Over time, burning wood in the fireplaces can result in the buildup of creosote…

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Why Do I Need A Stainless Steel Chimney Liner?

By Chimney & Fireplace Health and Safety, Chimney & Fireplace Repairs, Fireplace/Furnace Chimney, Dryer Vent, Gutter Cleaning & Repair

Why Do I Need a Stainless Steel Chimney Liner? By: Tim McGirl   A chimney liner is a duct present on the inside of the chimney to prevent the combustion products from escaping the chimney. Since a lot of heat is generated inside the chimney, it is exposed to heat and corrosion which can be prevented by regular chimney cleaning and installation of chimney liner. Before 1940, chimney liners were not the standard but now all new chimneys required to have a liner. Chimney liners are often a neglected feature but are very essential to every chimney in a home….

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