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by Mike O'Mara | Jul 18, 2013 | Uncategorized
Christmas is almost here, and you know what that means… Santa Claus!! He’s coming down your chimney with a bag full of toys! Ok, he’s not, but you should still have your chimney ready anyway for all those guests that will be coming to your home, hopefully thru the front door.
There’s nothing better for a christmas family reunion than the warmth and crackling sound of a fireplace. Your chimney is ready for Christmas, right? Don’t take chances on the safety of your home, your family and your guests. Have your chimney inspected by a CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep Professional. Call Weststar Chimney Sweeps today. Santa may not be coming, but we will. We’ll go to your home and do a thorough inspection of every single part of your chimney, and will clean and fix anything that is needed to insure your chimney is ready and safe for the holidays.
By the way, better keep this blog post away from the little ones. We don’t want them to know that Santa Claus is not really coming down the chimney. Merry Christmas!
by Mike O'Mara | Jul 18, 2013 | Uncategorized
Autumn is finally here. The scenery changes its colors, leafs are flying everywhere, and of course, winter is closer than ever. Being autumn the transition from summer into winter, the weather gets colder.
Although we all miss the sunny summer days, cold days also have their magical moments. They are perfect for staying home with your loved ones for a family evening, or for snuggling with a blanket, a good book and hot cup of apple cider. Of course, it gets even better if you do any these in front of your cozy and warm fireplace.
But, wait. Your fireplace is ready for the season, right? If not, call Weststar Chimney Sweeps right now, and have your chimney inspected and cleaned. Not everyone may have the good fortune of enjoying the warmth of a fireplace on these cold days, but if you do, make sure your chimney is ready and safe for your entire family to enjoy!
And just in case you need it, here’s a nice video to get you in the mood of the season.
by Mike O'Mara | Jul 18, 2013 | Uncategorized
What is a Chim-Scan? It is a closed circuit video camera system designed to view the interior of your chimney. The Chim-Scan allows us to identify problems or damage in your chimney that we would not be able to detect in visual inspections, thus preventing serious complications later on.
The Chim-Scan is the best solution to determine the integrity of the flue liner. If you would like to have your chimney professionally inspected, using the best and latest technology available, call Weststar Chimney Sweeps today!
by Mike O'Mara | Jul 18, 2013 | Uncategorized
We all love the feeling of a warm home, and the smell and crackling noise of firewood burning. But, we also love to be and feel safe. So in the spirit of keeping both of this loves together, let’s go over some tips that will help you stay warm and safe this coming season.
First of all, it’s very important to have your chimney inspected and cleaned every year by a qualified professional chimney service technician. By doing this you help reduce the risk of fire and carbon monoxide poisoning.
Keep an eye out for the exterior of your chimney. Make sure you have a chimney cap installed, in order to keep debris, animals and nests out of the chimney. If you don’t have one, get one now! Also make sure no tree branches and leaves are close to the top of the chimney.
When you burn firewood, make sure you choose the right type. Only use wood that has been split for at least 6 months to one year, and stored in a covered and elevated location. Also important, never use flammable liquids to start a fire. Instead use small pieces of wood and twigs or use a commercial firelighter.
By the way, do you have a fireplace screen? Well, you should! This will catch flying sparks that could burn holes in the carpet or flooring, or even worse, ignite a fire! You should also have smoke and carbon monoxide detectors throughout the house, and of course, remember to check the batteries at least once a year.
Finally, remember to never leave a fire unattended, especially if you have children and pets in the house.
So in order to be safe and warm, get your chimney inspected by a CSIA Professional. Give Weststar Chimney Sweeps a call today.
by Mike O'Mara | Jul 18, 2013 | Uncategorized
With winter just around the corner, this is the perfect time to get your chimney inspected to make sure it’s ready for the entire season. It may seem like a simple task, but there are many things that need to be professionally checked.
Cleaning and sweeping the chimney is just the beginning. There are many other things that need to be inspected to make sure your chimney is functional and safe. The Flue has to be checked to make sure it’s not cracked or spalled. Another important thing to check for is Creosote accumulation, which can decrease the diameter of the flue, lowering the flow and causing smoke problems. Creosote is also highly combustible, and could cause a chimney fire.
Bird nests and other things blocking your chimney, are an important thing to check for. If that is the case, then they have to be removed, and a protective damper and cap have to be installed.
This and other elements of your chimney have to be inspected by a CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep Professional. So don’t let another minutes pass by. Contact Weststar Chimney Sweeps, and we’ll help you make sure that your chimney is ready and safe for the whole family to enjoy.
