We have had enough rain in the Chicagoland area to last us the rest of the spring and summer season! Although the grass got greener quite quickly and the tulips are at its peak, not everything is smelling fresh and new. It’s the fireplace smoke smell. This past week, family came into town for a
Winter is always tough on your home. This past winter was no picnic with the snow and cold. By the time spring (really) arrives, your chimney has put up with months of freezing temperatures, snow, ice, and the constant freeze-thaw cycle that quietly does damage you can’t always see from the outside. That’s why a
Let’s be honest. Chimney cleaning probably isn’t the first thing on your spring to-do list. But if you used your fireplace this past winter, scheduling a chimney sweep before warm weather arrives is one of the best home maintenance decisions you can make. Here’s why Spring is the best time to schedule your chimney cleaning.
It’s that time of year again when cleaning the fireplace and chimney is essential to the safety of your home. Whether it be gas, woodburning or simply you don’t use the fireplace, it’s always best to get the fireplace and chimney looked at. What are some of the reasons for chimney cleaning for gas and
We’ve had enough of Winter. Are you ready for some Spring temperatures? Spring is the wake- up call to nature. The grass begins to show hints of green, daffodils growth peek from the ground and chimneys show their cracks. All of these things will begin to happen regardless if the days are warmer and the
Finally, it’s that time of year. When we start talking about dryer vent cleaning, you know that the cold weather is starting to come to an end. After a long and very cold winter, the clothes dryer is ready for a break and a dryer vent cleaning. Every time you place winter clothing in the
We all get a bit excited when the predictions call for warmer temperatures. It’s a welcome relief from the layers of sweaters, thick socks and gloves that we need to wear to protect from the cold. When that warmth hits, it is amazing. But, are chimney’s ‘happy’ in their own way when the temperatures are
The team at Superior Chimney had a few calls concerning the lack of visibility of their chimney. Yup, that’s right, the angle of the snow versus the angle of the chimney on top of the house has buried much of it. Homeowners are concerned asking, “will I find a chimney when the snow melts in
This has been a tough winter with the below freezing temperatures, snow and freezing rain that has turned to ice. And we’re not even close to winter being over. But right now, that’s okay. As soon as the temperatures begin to rise, and the ice and snow begins to melt, the problem looming ahead is
Smoke backs up in the chimney is more common in the Chicagoland area than you think! It can be a serious issue and should be tended to right away. When smoke backs up into your home, it indicates that the chimney is not drafting properly. This problem can be caused by a variety of factors.
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