by Steve Sobczak | Aug 21, 2014 | Chimney Damper
With rising energy costs, we know you want to do everything you can to save money on heating this winter. An excellent way to reduce the loss of energy is by installing a chimney damper. Chimney dampers are installations which seal off the flue of your fireplace,...
by Steve Sobczak | Jul 25, 2014 | Air Duct Cleaning
Have you ever realized your air duct system harbors germs and bacteria in its vents? As soon as you turn on your HVAC unit, these particles get blown into your home and lower the indoor air quality. In some cases, mold spores linger inside your air duct system, which...
by Steve Sobczak | Jun 30, 2014 | Fireplace Information
Annoying Fireplace and Chimney Odor Summer means warm weather and lots of outdoor fun. However, it also means that many of our customers begin to have a foul-smelling fireplace. Why? Because when your fireplace is out of use, all the accumulation from last winter can...
by Steve Sobczak | Jun 23, 2014 | annual cleaning, Fire Safety
Fireplaces are designed to safely contain a wood-fueled fire, while, at the same time, heating your home. Chimneys are designed to expel the substances—smoke, water vapor, gases, etc.—produced from your wood fire. As these substances are ushered up and out of your...
by Steve Sobczak | May 20, 2014 | Chimney Repair
At Total Chimney Care, we do all we can to help our clients avoid chimney damage, from advising on best burning practices to providing diligent annual maintenance (including chimney inspections and chimney sweeping and cleaning). But the reality is, even with the best...