Gas Fireplace FAQ
Midtown Chimney Sweeps is your local source for Gas Fireplace Service and Inspection
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All You Need to Know About Tuckpointing
Maintaining the beauty and integrity of your home is essential for every homeowner. One crucial aspect of preserving the structural integrity and aesthetic appeal of masonry buildings is tuckpointing. If you’re unfamiliar with the term, don’t worry! We’ll take you through the ins and outs of tuckpointing, its significance, the process involved, and why it’s…
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A Leaky Chimney: Causes and Prevention
As the summer season brings unpredictable weather patterns, it’s crucial to ensure your fireplace and chimney are ready to withstand the elements. A leaky chimney can cause significant damage to your home, leading to water stains, mold growth, and structural issues. Let’s explore the common causes of a leaky chimney and provide valuable tips on…
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Why Summer is the Best Time to Book your Chimney Repairs
As summer approaches, we find ourselves immersed in outdoor activities, vacations, and relaxation. While your chimney or fireplace may be the last thing on your mind in these warmer months, now is actually the best time to address any necessary repairs or renovations. Taking care of your chimney repairs in the summer has several advantages…
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Safeguarding your Chimney: Best Practices for Animal Removal
When it comes to ensuring the safety and efficiency of your chimney, regular maintenance is essential. One common issue homeowners face is the presence of animals in their chimney. Animals seeking refuge or nesting inside your chimney will cause obstructions and pose potential hazards. Here we will explore the best animal removal practices to help…
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4 Reasons Why You Should Invest in a Chimney Cap
4 Reasons Why You Should Invest in a Chimney Cap: Unwanted animals in the home, Odors from droppings, Odors from dead creatures, Keeping out rain. A Midtown Chimney Sweeps technician can assess your chimney cap's condition and recommend either a top-mounted chimney damper and cap combination, or a standard masonry chimney cap.
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5 Considerations for a Homeowner
Being a homeowner comes with a lot of responsibilities and considerations, especially with inflation the highest it’s ever been. Special care is needed when it comes to your chimney or fireplace to make sure your home and family stay safe. Maintaining your chimney and fireplace regularly can also prevent expensive repairs down the road. Here…
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Chimney Repairs: Why they’re needed and common issues
Now is the best time to start thinking about your chimney’s health. Chimneys are an essential part of any home that uses fireplaces or wood stoves to keep warm during winter. However, chimneys can become damaged over time and use and may start to require repair. Necessary chimney repairs will ensure safety, efficiency, and longevity. …
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Fireplace Door Installation: A Step by Step Guide
Fireplace doors can be a great addition to your wood burning fireplace, not only for aesthetic reasons, but also for safety and energy efficiency. Fireplace door installation may seem like a daunting task, but with a little bit of patience and some basic tools, it can be done in a day or less. Here is…
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How to Claim your Biomass Tax Credit for your New Wood and Pellet Stove
The push for more efficient burning has its perks! The 2023 Biomass Tax Credit (which runs from January 1st, to December 31, 2023) returns a 30% tax credit annually to taxpayers who install a qualifying wood and pellet stove in their home. That’s up to $2,000 annually based on the entire cost of the unit…
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