Fire Safety

Carbon monoxide, creosote, chimney flue fires, safety tips, gas and wood fireplaces.

Animals in Chimney

by Full Service Chimney | Apr 21, 2022 | Chimney Cleaning, Chimney Inspections, Chimney Maintenance, Common Problems, Fire Safety, Fireplace and Chimney, Home and Garden

Animals get stuck in chimneys all the time. The question is what can you do to prevent it? With warmer weather quickly approaching, our technicians are ready for animal-related chimney problems. Whenever we hear that an animal has entered a fireplace or chimney flue...

How to Prevent House Fires

by Full Service Chimney | Oct 28, 2021 | Chimney Inspections, Fire Safety, Home and Garden

Whether it’s an electric space heater, a burning candle, or a fireplace fire, with the use of any heating device comes the risk of fire. In this post, we provide you with 10 helpful tips on how to prevent house fires. TABLE OF CONTENTS House Fire Safety...

Chimney Safety Week

by Full Service Chimney | Oct 1, 2021 | Chimney Inspections, Chimney Sweeps, Events, Fire Safety, Promotions

Before we jump into safety watch this Fun Retro Public Service Announcement “Keep the Monster Out” featuring a voice that almost everyone knows! 🙂 A truly timeless classic PSA that is still extremely relevant today! Spreading Local Awareness for Fireplace...

Here’s Why Your Gas Fireplace Stinks

by Jennie Martinez | Sep 3, 2021 | Common Problems, Fire Safety, Fireplace and Chimney, Fireplace Installations

Gas fireplaces offer convenience and warmth that is hard to get with traditional wood-burning fireplaces. But homeowners and hearth lovers should be aware that gas firing appliances have some distinct issues. Gas fireplaces, particularly the Direct Vent (DV) type...

Creosote Buildup in Chimneys

by Full Service Chimney | Aug 21, 2021 | Chimney Cleaning, Chimney Maintenance, Chimney Sweeps, Common Problems, Featured, Fire Safety, Fireplace and Chimney, Wood Burning

It’s falling into your fireplace or stuck to the walls. It can look dusty, puffy, flaky, or oily like tar. Is it soot, is it ash? Not entirely, no, it’s creosote buildup in your chimney, and you can’t stop it! However, it can be managed, reduced, or removed, and this...

Caution: Carbon Monoxide & Chimneys

by Full Service Chimney | Jul 2, 2021 | Chimney Inspections, Chimney Maintenance, Common Problems, Fire Safety, Fireplace and Chimney, Wood Burning

If you have a fire or reason to suspect carbon monoxide is entering your home, get outside and call 911. DO NOT re-enter the home until the authorities have confirmed it’s safe to enter. What is Carbon Monoxide (CO)? How does it happen and how can we stop it...