by Richie Baxley | Sep 30, 2014 | Fireplaces
As you sit by the fireplace enjoying the warm glow on a cold winter night, are you completely satisfied with your fireplace system? Depending on the type of fireplace you have, it may actually waste more energy than it creates throughout the season. Homeowners looking...
by Richie Baxley | May 24, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance, Fire Safety, Fireplaces
With spring in the air people are getting all of their household chores done before they spend their summer vacationing and grilling out with the family. You will need to have your chimney swept and inspected if you have not already – as this is the perfect time...
by Richie Baxley | Feb 10, 2014 | Fire Safety, Fireplaces
Homeowners often daydream about the perfect evening in front of the fire, but what about the ashy mess that is left behind when the fire is put out? Do you clean it up, or do you leave it? Is that included in your annual chimney sweep and inspection? Since the basic...
by Richie Baxley | Dec 14, 2013 | Chimney Maintenance, Chimneys, Fire Safety, Fireplaces
We do lots of things we don’t want to do in order to keep our families safe. Regular maintenance to your heating system is one of those things that simply must be done in order to minimize any hazards. Here at Environmental Chimney Services, Inc. your safety isn’t...
by Richie Baxley | Sep 29, 2013 | Chimney Maintenance, Fireplaces
If You Have Strange Odors Coming from Your Chimney, It May Be Time for a Cleaning It is not uncommon for homeowners who frequently use their fireplaces to eventually notice strange odors coming from the chimney. In some cases, the odors are nothing to worry about but,...
by Richie Baxley | Jul 31, 2013 | Chimney Maintenance, Fire Safety, Fireplaces, General Home Upkeep
Eco-Friendly Practices for Chimney Owners One of the biggest issues we face in today’s world is the fragile state of our environment. With global temperatures rising and ice caps melting it becomes more and more important to be aware of the environmental impact our...