The Midwest Chimney Safety Council released a warning recently that fireplaces should not be used solely for heating purposes. There are certain free-standing heat sources that are designed for heating purposes, like gas and wood-burning fireplace inserts. Marge Padgitt, the…
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Winter is here, and it’s time to sit by the fire and enjoy a nice evening with your family! Before you can start sparking a fire in your chimney this winter, you should think about the types of things that…
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It’s that time of year again! The holiday season is upon us, which can only mean one thing – It’s time to decorate the house. You may have already decked the halls with boughs of holly and spent hours wrestling…
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A traditional, wood-burning fireplace creates a comforting ambiance on a cold winter day. However, it’s ability to warm your home can sometimes be a more complicated task than one might think. Since hot air rises, most of the heat that…
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We are celebrating National Chimney Safety Week September 30th – October 6th! Each year during the last week of September, the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) runs its biggest promotion – National Chimney Safety Week. Each year, over 22,000…
Read More...“Valley Chimney has been servicing my home in Oswego, IL for three years now. The first year they recommended a heat reflector and different wood grill. What a difference that made! Now we actually get some heat in the room instead of just the ambiance! They also fixed some issues with brick and helped me save a few dollars by telling me how to remove the gas line correctly to convert to wood only. If you want a pro servicing your chimney, these are the guys to call.”
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