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Summer Power Washing Suggestions

By Fireplace or Furnace Chimney Cleaning and Repair, Dryer Vent and Gutter Cleaning, Uncategorized

Summer Power Washing Suggestions By: Tim McGirl “With the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer.” ―F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby   Summer has officially arrived! As the days get shorter and shorter, our determination to make the most of them grows. Whether you’re looking forward to afternoons by the pool and grilling out with your family, or a Gatsby-level Independence Day bash for the whole neighborhood, whatever summer celebrations you’re planning, there is…

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Chimney Cleaning is Spring Cleaning

By Fireplace or Furnace Chimney Cleaning and Repair, Dryer Vent and Gutter Cleaning

Spring Cleaning your Chimney By: Tim McGirl During the freezing winter months it is inevitable that your use of the chimney is going to be constant. However, once the frosty chills have migrated to other lands, what you’re left with is a buildup in your chimney which has a tendency of causing a damp odor in your home. Matters can get much worse if water somehow gets seeped in the chimney, since that can further exacerbate the situation. Use the fresh vibrant season of spring to clean your chimney; the creosote that has been accumulating itself in the winter months…

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New Bethesda Chimney Sweep Branch

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

A&T Chimney Sweeps is Proud to Announce Their New Bethesda MD Branch Arrival   A&T Chimney Sweeps of Bethesda is the newest branch location for Northern Virginia’s top chimney cleaning and chimney repair company. The expansion into Maryland opens a new chapter for A&T. They have traditionally served the communities of Northern Virginia, and felt it was time to bring their high level of customer service, professionalism and expertise to residents of Bethesda and the surrounding communities.   As a full service chimney and fireplace service provider, A&T Chimney Sweeps offers a complete line of chimney and fireplace services. Some…

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Why Do I Need A Stainless Steel Chimney Liner?

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

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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