A Fire Feature, a Fireplace, is Great for Mental and Physical Health
A fire feature is the romantic or selling feature for your home. Basically, it’s your fireplace. However, let’s not belittle the benefits of the fire features as they bring warmth to a Chicagoland winter (and boy, do we need it), but it also brings mental health and physical well-being, especially during the crazy holiday season […]
The Story of a Man in a Top Hat
Did you know that in Europe, the person who does a chimney cleaning and inspection wears a full suit with a top hat? Yes, in this very year, chimney sweeps still dress like this! Over one hundred years ago, chimney sweeps were revered for their work. The legend has it that in 1066, King William […]
Before You Roast the Thanksgiving Turkey…
When it comes to keeping your home safe and sound, regular chimney service inspections are essential. At Superior Chimney, we know chimney maintenance is easy to overlook. Thanksgiving is coming, and people’s schedules are getting busier with the holidays right around the corner. Family get togethers and gifts are at the top of mind! Using […]
Do I Need to Clean a Gas Fireplace?
Is it necessary to clean gas fireplace in Illinois? It’s intuitive that the dark black buildup of combustion needs to be cleaned from a typical wood burning fireplace, but is it needed to clean a gas fireplace? It’s gas…right? Gas fireplaces do not have a visible buildup of combustion, but should be cleaned at least […]
A Quick 4 Step Guide on the Chimney Sweep Non-User
Some people rarely use their chimneys and are in need of a chimney sweep non-user. Maybe they don’t know how to use it or prefer it to be more of an interior ornamental design than a functional part of the home. Many of us have seen the inside of someone’s house and observed some dead […]
Top 5 Reasons for a Spring Chimney Cleaning
It is now spring in Chicagoland, which means it’s the perfect time to call Superior Chimney for your spring chimney cleaning! Spring is the perfect time to clean your home from top to bottom. Many choose to do it in correlation with the changing weather. After staying home all winter, it feels refreshing to go […]
Chimney Inspection to Make Your In-Home Celebrations Comfortable
A certified chimney inspection in Illinois is one of the key ‘to-do’s’ for the holidays. The last thing you need are a bunch of complaints because it’s too cold. There’s a cold draft coming from the fireplace. Or the fire is nice and warm, but the kids playing are starting to cough because there’s a […]
Last Day of Summer – September 22, 2022 – Hello Fireplace!
With the warm temperatures we experienced this week, it’s hard to imagine the cooler chills creeping in this weekend. Over the summer months, we enjoyed the silence of the fireplace, just admiring its stillness and patience…until we meet again. As the Fall temperatures begin to insert itself more and more, there is a glimmer of […]
Why Venting Unused Chimneys is Important
Unused chimneys are a common occurrence. I know, it is a surprise that there are homeowners who do not use their fireplace. However, even those unused chimneys still have a couple of purposes in your home. What are they? Let’s take a closer look. What are Unused Chimneys? A homeowner would describe an unused chimney […]
Thank you for a great 2020 and Happy Times Around the Fireplace
As 2020 comes to a close, we wanted to thank all the fans of the fireplace for keeping your chimney and fireplace clean, safe and fun with Superior Chimney. We appreciate your comments and responses to our numerous articles including: Looking for Options to Stay Warm? Is It Getting Hotter in the House with the […]
