Fireplace & Stove Services

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 No matter what type of gas appliance you have, whether it is a Stove , Fireplace, or Log set, it should be cleaned and serviced annually.   

 Over the course of the warmer months when your heating appliances are not in use, they tend to get a build up of dust, insects, and other debris that can cause problems latter in the year when you start to use them again. 

A thorough inspection of your appliance should be performed regularly to insure that there are no unseen hazards in your unit. Things can occur such as a cracked heat exchanger, venting blockage (Squirrel or Bird nests), and unregulated gas pressure. All of which can cause carbon monoxide to leach into your home.  

Certain test should be performed on your gas products. Gas pressure should be tested to detect a loss of pressure due to a faulty regulator that may result in poor performance of your unit. An electronic gas leak detector should be used to locate potential gas leaks. And a carbon monoxide test should be performed to detect any contamination.    

 There may come a time, that after your unit has been inspected and tested, it was discovered that you have defective or worn out parts. These parts should be replaced quickly. Failure to replace certain parts can be very dangerous and end up being very expensive in the long run. 

Eventually, your appliance will need to be replaced, nothing last forever. Sometimes, a unit may continue to operate, but will under perform, or be very dangerous to continue use. If your unit is out dated, faulty or very expensive to repair It is recommended that it be replaced. 

No matter what type of wood burning appliance you have, whether it is a  wood burning Stove , Fireplace, or Insert, it should be cleaned and serviced annually. 

 During the heating season your wood burning unit can build up creosote and ash that should be removed from your chimney periodically to prevent fires that can cost you your home. Also, in the off season when your fireplace or stove is not in use animals can build nests in your chimney that will interrupt proper air flow. it is recommended that your chimney be cleaned at least once a year.  

A thorough inspection of your chimney and wood burning appliance should be performed regularly to insure that there are no unseen hazards. Things like cracked or crumbling clay chimney liners or  rusted out metal chimneys can be very dangerous, and result in loss of home and life.

Certain test should be performed on your wood burning products. The exhaust flow of your chimney is very important. And although, your unit performed perfectly when it was installed. Things can change the air flow, like a new house that has been recently built next door, or a tree near your house that was recently cut down. you should have your chimney tested for correct air flow.

 There may come a time, that after your unit has been inspected and tested, it was discovered that you have defective or worn out parts. These parts should be replaced quickly. Failure to replace certain parts can be very dangerous and end up being very expensive in the long run. 

 Eventually, your appliance will need to be replaced, nothing last forever. Sometimes, a unit may continue to operate, but will under perform, or be very dangerous to continue use. If your unit is out dated, faulty or very expensive to repair It is recommended that it be replaced.