by Chuck Hall | Jul 28, 2016 | Dryer Vent Cleaning
You may not realize exactly how dangerous a dirty and clogged dryer vent can be. According to the US Fire Administration, 2,900 clothes dryer fires were reported each year between 2008 and 2010. These fires resulted in five deaths, 100 injuries, and $35 million in...
by Chuck Hall | Jul 7, 2016 | Chimney Inspections
With the arrival of warmer weather, the real estate market is heating up. More people shop for new homes in the spring and summer, which is why Winston’s Chimney Service would like to tell you more about the importance of a pre-purchase chimney inspection. All sorts...
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 | Dec 10, 2015 | General Fireplace, General Safety
To enjoy the best fires possible this winter, you should be burning the right type of firewood. Selecting proper firewood not only provides you with longer lasting fires, but it also helps to keep your chimney cleaner and safer. The Chimney Safety Institute of America...
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....