Arlington, Texas
Having a fireplace in your home can be one of the greatest joys during those cold winter months. There is very that can compare to gathering around the crackling logs or the cheery warmth of a gas log fire with family and friends. However, keeping that fireplace and chimney in perfect condition is absolutely essential. In time even the most well-designed fireplace and chimney will require attention. It may be that either fireplace or chimney needs to be cleaned, or you might wish to modernize the appearance of your fireplace, in either case using a professional chimney service provider that has fully licensed technicians is absolutely essential.
Chimney Cleaning Service
Chimney Cleaning
Having a clean chimney is essential in order to ensure that you get the most out of your fireplace. As you use your fireplace soot will build up in your chimney. This will not only cause discomfort due to the chimney not drawing properly – but can also increase the risk of chimney fires.
It is essential that the technician who performs the cleaning service has access to all the right tools – and has the experience to use them properly. Technicians should also be licensed and insured. The first step in the process of chimney cleaning should be a though inspection. Professional chimney service companies will use a camera to inspect the chimney. This will allow them to spot any damage to the chimney structure itself.
After that inspection is complete the cleaning process will involve using a wire brush (and various other brushes) to knock loose any debris that may have accumulated in the chimney. Thereafter another camera inspection should take place.
However, chimney cleaning can be a messy and disruptive business if you are not dealing with an experienced company. A professional chimney cleaning service will tarp the area around the fireplace and use high-quality vacuums to ensure that mess is kept to a minimum and that you can return to your usual home routines as quickly as possible.
What Can Be Found In Your Chimney?
Bird Nests
Birds commonly and unknowingly fly down into chimneys to make nests, Sadly this is usually to their demise. There may be nests or birds in your own chimney.
Allergens & Irritants
Animal Wastes
Flammable Soots
How Chimney Cleaning Works
Cleaning Your Chimney
Gas Log Fire Installation
There can be no argument that a wood fire is a wonderful addition to any home. That cheery crackle and the warm glow make any gathering that much more cozy. However, there are certain drawbacks to having a wood-burning fireplace. They can be messy – and keeping them continually supplied with fuel as the evening (or day) wears on is time-consuming.
However, there is an alternative to a wood fireplace – and that is the gas log option. The modern gas log fireplace provides a visual experience that is almost indistinguishable from wood burning. The homeowner can choose from a variety of options, including those that provide real or simulated flame. There are also numerous styles available – so that the gas log fireplace matches the style and decor of any home.
Gas log fireplaces also provide instant heat. No more struggling to light the wood and waiting for that warmth to spread throughout the home. They can also be fitted anywhere – it is easy to replace your existing wood-burning fireplace with a gas log version.
However, using a professional provider and installer is important. You want the peace of mind that your gas log fireplace will perform – and that it is safe to use.
A professional chimney service provider such as DFW Chimney Cleaning will be able to provide all of the above services (and many more) to ensure that your enjoyment of a fireplace is both safe and hassle-free. They will also provide upgrades to your fireplace. It may be that you have purchased an older home with a fireplace – or simply want to upgrade the aesthetics of your home – they will be able to help.
Their technicians perform to the highest professional standards – and have the experience to ensure that any chimney repairs, cleaning, or replacement of your fireplace are performed quickly and efficiently.
They will also be able to provide that all-important inspection that will ensure that your fireplace and chimney are performing faultlessly.
If you want the peace of mind that comes from knowing that you can simply enjoy your fireplace then contact DFW Chimney Cleaning today.
Chimney Repair
Mortar Repair
In certain circumstances, an inspection of the chimney will reveal damage to the mortar. This type of damage is especially common in areas with winters where the temperature falls below freezing.
Freezing water will find it sway into any space that is not properly sealed, damaging the morter during freeze/thaw cycles. T
hat can cause a variety of problems, including the failure of the chimney – and once that happens to remedy the situation can be extremely expensive.
A knowledgeable and experienced chimney technician will be able to spot these problems – and perform the necessary mortar repairs.
Firebox Repair
Your chimney is important – but it is also part of a system that includes your firebox which actually holds the fire itself. Over time fireboxes can degrade.
This is due to continued heating and cooling, the substances that are released during the wood burning process – and the gases that are released.
Damage to the firebox can present a fire hazard, and it makes your fireplace unsightly.
A professional chimney repair and service company will be able to restore your firebox to pristine condition – or perform a replacement should that become necessary.