by Steve Sobczak | Mar 23, 2020 | Oil Flue
Many people ask: If I have an oil-burning heating appliance, does it need as much care and regular maintenance as other fuel types? Our answer is always yes! Just like any other chimney, an oil-burning flue needs to be inspected at least once per year, after which the...
by Steve Sobczak | Feb 10, 2020 | Chimney issues
Has your chimney and fireplace been showing signs of damage, inefficiency, and/or poor airflow? It may be time to have things looked over! The worse any issues become, the more problems you are prone to experience, and in the end your home, family, and fireplace could...
by Steve Sobczak | Jan 6, 2020 | Certified Chimney Services
As a military family, you can bet that we take pride in serving others, whether we are fighting for our country or fighting creosote in your fireplace. Our owner, Steve Sobczak, and his father are both Navy veterans, and Steve’s son, Stephen Jr., is a graduate of the...
by Steve Sobczak | Dec 5, 2019 | Creosote
If you own a fireplace, you’ve probably heard your chimney company refer to creosote a number of times. It’s clear that this substance is bad for your chimney and that it needs to be regularly removed, but many find themselves unaware of what it actually is –...
by Steve Sobczak | Nov 3, 2019 | Neglected Chimney Care
The holidays always swing back around quicker than expected and that often leads to a busy fall and winter for us as sweeps! Here at Total Chimney Care, we’ve been inspecting, repairing, and sweeping countless chimneys over the last few months, and we would love to...
