With winter here, you want to enjoy a nice evening by the fire, but you’ve tried lighting the fireplace and nothing happens. The last thing you want to worry about is something wrong with your fireplace, the good news is,…
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The weather has gotten colder, and Winter is in full swing. Illinois residents are already turning up the heat and starting the fireplace to stay warm at home. We cannot stress enough the importance of scheduling your annual inspection and…
Read MoreIt’s that time of year, the chilly weather has come and winter is just around the corner. As the weather gets colder, you’ll be looking forward to that first fire of the year. It’s a good idea to schedule your…
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National Chimney Safety Week is coming up (September 30 – October 6), and the Valley Chimney Sweep & Restoration team is celebrating! Every year, throughout the last week of September, the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) celebrates the week…
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Summer is coming to an end, which means fall and chilly weather is right around the corner, and before you know it, you’ll want to start a fire. Before lighting your first fire of the season though, the National Fire…
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Now that summer is in full swing, it’s important to make sure your home is taken care of for the hot Summer months. Valley Chimney can help cross these tasks off of your list as you enjoy Summer, but also…
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There are two types of chimneys, masonry and prefabricated, there are many pieces of chimney protection one can have. You should have a chimney cap, chase cover and crown on, to protect your chimney from animals, the Earth elements, and…
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Did you know that dryer vent fires are just as common as stove fires? In fact, there is 200 or more dryer vent annually in Illinois alone. The good news is, these fires are completely avoidable, and there are steps…
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This holiday weekend, Valley Chimney Sweep & Restoration’s very own Terry Dearborn attended the 41st National Chimney Sweep Guild annual convention in Norfolk, Virginia. Terry is a long time attendee of the convention and loves reuniting with his friends there…
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April showers may bring May flowers, but they can also leave you with a leaky chimney. Before summer storms become a part of our Illinois forecast, we have to worry about April showers, and the damage they can leave on…
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Valley Chimney Sweep & Restoration is excited to announce the launch of our brand new website! Our goal with this website is to allow our customers(new and old!) easier access to our business, services, and products. We want those interested…
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Chimney fires are extremely dangerous as you may not know they are happening until it’s too late. Most chimney fires are quiet and slow burning, they’re usually caused by either a stray spark or high temperatures that ignite creosote buildup….
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