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Have you ever wondered why you can’t get a fire going in your fireplace? The folks here at Chimney Sweeps of America have put together a list of reasons why you might be having trouble–and what you can do about it. Hopefully, these troubleshooting tips will help you get your fire going, and your home…

While it might sound odd, could you have mold in your fireplace or chimney? According to our Chimney Sweeps of America experts, the answer is yes. While many people are aware of the signs and dangers of mold in other parts of their house, they may never think to check inside their chimney. However, since…

Here at Chimney Sweeps of America in Denver, we wholeheartedly recommend that you don’t ignore your fireplace this summer! We understand the natural tendency during these warmer months to forget about the things you aren’t using – like your fireplace. However, by putting in a little bit of effort during the summer, you will save…

Chimney Sweeps of America often asks customers, is a chimney inspection on your spring cleaning list? If it’s not, it should be! You might not think too often about your chimney, figuring that it is a sturdy piece of masonry. The good news is that it probably is. However, even the sturdiest of chimneys can…

To help educate our customers about their homes, Chimney Sweeps of America proudly presents 10 components of an optimized chimney system. Of course, we don’t expect you as our customer to be an expert on proper chimney function, that’s why we’re here! But, for the curious, it can be fun to know a little bit…

The professionals at Chimney Sweeps of America know that your chimney is an important aspect of your home which is why hiring a certified chimney sweep is important. Not only can it be one of the largest structures in your home, but it plays a critical function in keeping your home and family safe. A…

Chimneys, especially big heavy-duty masonry types, are often seen as indestructible and without need for care or upkeep. While this is true for the most part, the experts here at Chimney Sweeps of America want you to know all the facts about water damage to your chimney. With this information, you can avoid any issues…

While closely understanding all the ins and outs of a fireplace is not required as a homeowner, having basic knowledge regarding the anatomy of a fireplace can come in handy. As a homeowner, if you take the time to educate yourself, you can better protect your family from an unfortunate, even devastating chimney fire. To…

This time of year, we all love a good fireplace. It’s fun to snuggle up in front of the fire with a cup of hot cocoa and watch a movie with a loved one or read a good book. But what about enjoying that feeling all year round? Chimney Sweeps of America would like to…

Does looking at your fireplace take you back to a time when bell bottoms and flower power was groovy? If it does, then it might be time to start thinking about changing things up a bit. Modernizing a fireplace is an easy way to quickly freshen up a room. To help get the idea train…

Okay, you’ve probably never heard about chimney liners. However, if you have a fireplace, gas furnace, wood burning stove – anything using a chimney in your home, you might be interested to know a little about chimney liners. Our professionals here at Chimney Sweeps of America in Denver, Colorado can help you with all the…