by Chuck Hall | Jun 30, 2016 | Chimney Smell
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....
by Chuck Hall | Aug 21, 2014 | chimney maintenance
The fireplace in your home has served you faithfully over the years. In the snowy east coast winter months, it may heat your home or provide that special ambiance on a snowy night spent inside. On holidays or other special occasions, the quiet crackling fire in the...
by Chuck Hall | Jun 16, 2014 | chimney maintenance, fire safety
Creosote. It’s no fun to deal with and you need to know the scoop to keep your family safe. It is understandable that you will have questions, and thankfully the Winston’s Chimney Service staff has highly educated professionals for all of your chimney needs. Q: What...
by Chuck Hall | Feb 16, 2014 | chimney maintenance, fire safety
One of the major goals of a chimney cleaning is to remove the build-up of creosote. It is a natural by-product of burning, so it is impossible to be creosote-free, but allowing it to accumulate is dangerous. What is it? Creosote is part of the chemical products that...
by Chuck Hall | Nov 23, 2013 | chimney maintenance, fire safety, Water Damage
Understanding What Goes On Inside Your Chimney Looks can be deceiving. The might seem like it’s in perfect condition and ready to perform its strenuous duties for the upcoming cold winter nights, but is it really fit for the job? Your chimneys can appear in excellent...