by Chuck Hall | Jan 11, 2017 | fire safety
Holiday Safety Advice Christmas and New Years have passed, but that doesn’t mean your holiday season has ended! With Christmas parties extending into January, it is important to keep fireplace safety tips in mind at all times. If you find yourself lighting up fires...
by Chuck Hall | Mar 11, 2016 | Chimney Inspections, chimney maintenance, Chimney Sweeping, fire safety
You may already be seeing the first signs of spring and are looking forward to warmer weather. Spring is a great time to schedule your annual chimney sweeping and inspection to clean out all of the soot and creosote that have built up over the winter and to look for...
by Chuck Hall | Aug 11, 2015 | Chimney Inspections, fire safety, General Safety
At Winston’s Chimney Service, education and training within the fireplace and chimney industry is very important to us, and we take pride in our many certifications with national fire safety organizations. Along with the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) and...
by Chuck Hall | Apr 22, 2015 | Chimney Repair, fire safety
One of the biggest risks there is when you have a fireplace, a chimney fire can damage structures, and destroy homes and businesses. When most people think of a chimney fire, they imagine flames and billows of smoke shooting from a chimney; however, some chimney fires...
by Chuck Hall | Oct 9, 2014 | chimney maintenance, Dryer Vent Cleaning, fire safety, HVAC
While spending money on preventative care can be difficult, there is no doubt that it can save you a lot in the long run. For example, catching an illness in the early stages can save plenty of cost and hassle by avoiding serious medical expenses associated with the...
by Chuck Hall | Sep 12, 2014 | Dryer Vent Cleaning, fire safety
We lead busy, rushed lives and often assume our modern day appliances can keep up with us. The refrigerator and freezer maintain the freshness in our food, the oven bakes us delectable dinners, and the washer and dryer have perfected the process of cleaning clothes....