Winter is right around the corner and it’s time to prepare for a cozy fire. However, before you light your first fire in the fireplace, it is important to get your fireplace ready. A chimney cleaning and inspection will reveal any leaks or cracks. It will also reduce the risk of fires and carbon monoxide poisonings due to creosote buildup or obstructions.
Chimney and Fireplace Cleaning, Inspection, and Repair.
We can help you choose the perfect fireplace and install it, as well as help you keep it safe and operable by providing regular cleaning, inspection, and repair services. Yearly is good, but any time there’s an issue, you can call us for professional advice and service, from a company with decades in the business.
Damper Repair.
Your damper is the valve or plate that regulates or halts the flow of air inside a duct, chimney, or other air-flow-related equipment. How do you know if you have a damper issue? You may not until you fire up the fireplace and the room fills with smoke. Learning what type of damper you have and how to open it and check it in case of emergency is crucial. Getting it fixed if there’s an issue is of utmost importance, and we can handle it for you.
Water Repellent Application.
Installation and repair are two of our specialties, but if we can help customers prevent a future service call to us by adequately helping them weather-proof for certain damages by applying water repellent to existing structures, we are happy to do so. Water-proofing can potentially save you some insurance headaches and money down the road by adding a preventative measure against damage.
Using the Correct Wood.
All wood isn’t created equal. Wet or unseasoned wood has a high concentration of water, which means that it won’t produce as much heat for your home. What will it produce? Excess smoke. Not only is that not pleasant for you, it will result in more creosote build up in your chimney.
Using the correct fuel for your fireplace, whether that’s properly seasoned wood or pellets (for a pellet burning stove) is the best way to get the most out of your fireplace, keep your family and guests safe, and keep your chimney in the best shape possible.
At American Chimney, we also provide:
- Chimney and fireplace cleaning, inspection, and repair
- Video Inspections
- Chimney re-lining services
- Damper Repair
- Repair of all brick, block, and stone structures
- Water Repellant Application
- Professional sales, installation, and service of most fireplaces and stoves!!
One of our mottos at American Chimney is “there’s no such thing as a job too small.” If there’s a masonry or fireplace-related issue that you need assistance with and don’t see listed, feel free to give us a call at 405-447-4200 and ask! We service a large portion of Oklahoma which includes but is not limited to Oklahoma City, Edmond, Yukon, Norman, Pauls Valley, Ardmore, and Ada. Call today!
