When we are actively burning wood in our fireplaces or wood stove, we expect it to smell, so we don’t think there is anything wrong with it. Then, spring and summer come around and the fireplace and chimney reek of this acidic, almost metallic, smell mixed with a...
Is the summer heat or humidity causing your fireplace to stink? Fortunately, there are solutions that the team at Winston’s Chimney Service can help to resolve this issue. Don’t let a smelly chimney ruin the atmosphere in your home. Call our team of CSIA, FIRE, and...
When it comes to bad smells and your chimney, there are lots of things that could be going on. Animal invasion, creosote buildup, negative air pressure, and water damage are just a few of the many things that could be causing these nasty odors to form! Fortunately,...
Every summer, when the weather gets hot and humid, Winston’s Chimney Service regularly gets calls from our customers complaining about odors coming from their chimneys. With 38 years of experience of working on chimneys, we understand this issue and its causes....
If you have noticed unpleasant odors in your home this summer but cannot find the source of the smell, you might want to check your fireplace and chimney. The heat and humidity we often experience here in our service area of Maryland, Northern Virginia, and...