Safety Tips for Using Your Fireplace in Cold Weather
Superior Chimney has had some ‘interesting’ service calls already this season. Some of these calls could be avoided with the right information whether it be a gas or wood burning fireplace. So, to help our customers and hopefully soon to be customers, we thought we’d share some safety tips for using your chimney and fireplace. […]
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 […]
Has Cold Air in the Chimney Stayed After the Holiday Party Ended?
As the weather becomes more frightful, be aware of the cold air in the chimney. Have you watched Charlie Brown’s holiday specials? They are classics! In the recent Thanksgiving show, Charlie Brown says, “Thanksgiving is not just about the turkey, it’s about the moments shared.” A meaningful quote that’s true to everyone, even during non-holidays. […]
The Fall Chimney and the Cold Draft in the Chimney
Sunday, September 22 was the first day of Fall. As summer is a popular season in Chicagoland, the Fall season flirts with being the favorite season. That’s because it’s not too hot, not too cold, the beautiful colors begin to change and we begin to notice our fireplace again. Those chilly nights do make us […]
Holiday Gatherings… and Drafty Fireplaces?
This year’s Thanksgiving was filled with family gatherings, comfort food and… drafty fireplaces? There really is nothing quite like gathering around a cozy fireplace, eating food and talking to friends, but this year was a little bit different. A drafty fireplace was in the mix at our Thanksgiving dinner, sending damp and cold air into […]
Cold Draft in Fireplace Signals
Cold draft in the fireplace is a signal that something is wrong with the flow of air through the chimney and fireplace. Traditional fireplaces have an open firebox intended to allow air to go up the chimney – This is the natural draft created by the design of a traditional fireplace. How does a cold […]
