The National Fire Protection Association is the nation’s governing body when it comes to standards set for chimney inspections. The NFPA outlines three levels of chimney inspection, depending on what circumstances are occurring that have triggered the inspection. In general,…
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We recently installed a new wood stove for a family in Yorkville, Illinois. Our owner Terry Dearborn and the team installed the wood stove from start to finish. Terry taught them how to use the stove and even lit the…
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Valley Chimney Sweep and Restoration owner Terry Dearborn and his wife, Wendy, recently attended the National Chimney Sweep Guild Convention. Held at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Florida from February 24 – February 27, the NCSG Convention 2016 consisted of…
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We were saddened to read recently of a home in nearby Naperville, IL that received extensive damage after a fire that inspectors deemed to be caused by excessive build-up of lint in the home’s dryer vent. The fire started in…
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As we head into yet another deep Midwestern freeze, many of us turn to our fireplace or wood-burning stove for either a primary or secondary source of warmth in our homes. It’s no wonder, fireplaces can be a very economical…
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One of the most common questions we get is: How often should I have my chimney cleaned? The quick answer is every year. The National Fire Protection Association Standards say you should have your chimney, fireplaces and vents inspected once…
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We keep getting called out for chimney sweeping appointments for wood stoves and fireplaces regarding the detrimental effects of chimney cleaning logs. In this instance, the homeowner called us out because they had a chimney fire using the “cleaning log.”…
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You’ve made the plunge to homeownership and you have prioritized your family’s safety. And, you enjoy a cozy fire all winter long. This means you’ve scheduled a chimney sweep …or you are thinking about it. Congratulations! This is a key…
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Roofers and chimney sweeps work together a lot. Sometimes a roofing problem turns out to be a chimney issue and other times a chimney issue requires a roofing expert. And since the customer might not know the other is needed,…
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Valley Chimney Sweep & Restoration recommends spending a little extra time right NOW on your chimney and fireplace to save yourself extra work later. Let’s face it, last winter was really rough and your chimney may not be top priority…
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It was a very cold winter, then we got a taste of spring weather, and then there was snow on the ground again. Mother Nature seems to do this to us every spring. The drastic change in weather is not…
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Dryer vent cleaning is a safety issue, but it is also an efficiency issue. Safety First – lint is flammable and combustible. Have you seen the DIY firestarter trick using lint and toilet paper rolls? That pretty much explains the…
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