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Midtown Chimney Sweeps of Fort Collins


In Fort Collins, the winters not only are harsh and cold, but also include an abundance of snow. Amid such conditions, there’s nothing like a nice evening by the fireplace. (Just imagine yourself feeling warm and cozy.) When you need to make sure that your fireplace is ready to use, look no further for inspections and maintenance than Midtown Chimney Sweeps of Fort Collins, Colorado.

How Midtown Chimney Cleaning in Fort Collins, Colorado Cleans Chimneys

Why Is Chimney Cleaning Important in Fort Collins, Colorado?

Cleaning out your chimney helps to get rid of the creosote and soot that accumulates from burning wood. This is a natural byproduct of wood combustion.  Soot can be flammable at high temperatures, and can cause a fire if too much accumulates.

What Are the Chimney Inspection Regulations for Fort Collins, Colorado?

Depending on whether you own a masonry fireplace, gas fireplace, factory-built fireplace, wood stove, bio-fuel pellet stove, or gas stove, the regulations could be different. The general recommendations according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and manufacturers are as follows: bio-fuel pellet and wood stoves should be cleaned annually; masonry and factory built fireplaces should be cleaned when the soot is 1/8”. Many manufacturers will not honor warranties if these regulations are not followed. Inspect your chimney annually with a Certified Technician.

How Often Should You Have Your Fireplace Cleaned?

Annually. According to the National Fire Protection Association Document 211, “Chimneys, fireplaces, and vents shall be inspected at least once a year for soundness, freedom from deposits, and correct clearances. Cleaning, maintenance, and repairs shall be done if necessary.” That is the code. Even if your fireplace is used infrequently, annual inspections are recommended. Rare use can often be dangerous because it may not be immediately noticeable if the fireplace has fallen into disrepair.

Midtown Chimney Sweeps of Fort Collins Cleans Chimneys… Let’s See How

Our Tools Are Among the Best in the Trade

We proudly use a unique German machine called a HEPA dust-extractor vacuum. It removes soot and ash in a single pass with a triple-filtration system and leaves the air particulate-free. It’s quiet and safe to use on both hard surfaces and carpet. We actually enjoy seeing customer’s faces when we show it to them – they think it is from outer space.

Certified and Insured Professionals

All our technicians are CCP-certified (Certified Chimney Professionals™, a national credential for chimney sweeps) and are required to carry both business automotive insurance, as well as general liability insurance. Above all, we chose only those who can uphold the highest degree of professionalism and courtesy, who will ensure the job is done properly with a customer satisfaction questionnaire provided after each job. You will receive it by email, and we appreciate your responses!

Types of Chimney Inspections

There are two levels of inspections that we commonly offer. The first, Level I, is a thorough visual inspection of the external aspects of the fireplace or stove. This is usually adequate for the annual inspection. Level II is required by the NFPA 211 for new homeowners, realtors, and property managers, when the ownership of the residence changes. It includes the visual scan, as well as a live video scan of the interior parts of the fireplace which look for debris, build-up and damage. You will be asked on the phone which level you require, and our technicians will confirm it again with you upon arrival!

Maintaining the Dryer Vents of Fort Collins

Why Is Dryer Vent Cleaning Important in Fort Collins, Colorado?

The vent on your dryer is a point of accumulation of things like lint and pet hair that get blown out by the appliance every time you use it. These fibers come from your clothing. This build up can cause a fire when the debris and high-heat electrical elements come into contact due to a backed up system. So, basically, annual maintenance is your best friend here again!

How Often Should the Dryer Vent Be Cleaned?

The area around the dryer and dryer vent itself should be inspected every 6 months for damage, and the actual vent should be cleaned out every year. The damage that typically develops involves tiny holes in the flexible connector behind the dryer which allow dust or monoxide to enter the residence. Not a good thing. Our technicians will also ensure that your flexible connectors are up to code, removing any plastic ones and replacing them with semi-rigid aluminum pieces (or a similar type of UL-listed product) at a reasonable cost to you.

Let the friendly, knowledgeable experts at Midtown Chimney Sweeps of Fort Collins, Colorado take care of all your chimney sweeping, stove cleaning, and dryer vent maintenance needs!

 

Financing

 

12-Month Same-As-Cash Loan



*Credit and loans provided by EnerBank USA, Member FDIC, (650 S. Main St., Suite 1000, Salt Lake City, UT 84101) on approved credit, for a limited time. 17.99% fixed APR, effective as of June 2022, subject to change. Minimum loan amounts apply. Interest starts accruing when funds are disbursed. Interest is waived if repaid in 365 days. Repayment terms vary from 24 to 132 months. Actual loan term may be shorter if less than the full approved amount of credit is used. First monthly loan payment due 365 days after funds are disbursed.

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Certifications

HeatShield® is a chimney liner repair system that eliminates the hazards and draft problems caused by gaps, cracks and spalling in otherwise sound masonry chimneys.

  • The National Fireplace Institute® is the professional certification division of the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Education Foundation (HPBEF), a 501(c)3 non-profit educational organization for the hearth industry. NFI’s objective is to increase public safety by establishing meaningful credentials for professionals involved in planning and installing residential hearth appliances and venting systems.


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Cheyenne Wyoming, Bellvue Colorado and Poudre Canyon Colorado.
byron Schramm

Meet Byron Schramm

Certified Chimney Professional

Midtown Chimney Sweeps Franchising exists today largely because of the vision and perseverance of Byron Schramm. His family, which has lived in Antelope Valley, CA for five generations, boasts aptitude for construction and farming. Byron has earned a bachelor’s degree in Biology and Mathematics from The Master’s University in Santa Clarita, CA. An entrepreneur at heart, he started three businesses before age 18 and filed for a provisional US Patent on an invention at age 21. He holds a provisional utility patent on a smartphone app for the hearth industry, a license for sailplane aircraft, and two classifications of California and Colorado contractor licenses.


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