by Chuck Hall | Feb 13, 2015 | Smoky Fireplace
No one likes smoky fireplaces. Not only is the odor a problem, but the smoke itself can be hazardous to breathe. Our staff at Winston’s Chimney Service have dealt with many smoky fireplaces, and different things can be causing smoke to come out of your fireplace...
by Chuck Hall | Apr 23, 2014 | chimney maintenance, fire safety
Why is My Fireplace Smoky? Just as you are about to enjoy the evening with a nice warm fire and you suddenly smell smoke. In no time at all, your whole living room is filled with smoke and you feel like suffocating. You wonder where the smoke is coming from. Lo and...
by Chuck Hall | Sep 28, 2013 | chimney maintenance, fire safety
If You Have Strange Odors Coming from Your Chimney, It May Be Time for a Cleaning It is not uncommon for homeowners who frequently use their fireplaces to eventually notice strange odors coming from the chimney. In some cases, the odors are nothing to worry about but,...