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Forward Schedule Your Chimney Service

Now that summer is in full swing, your calendar is likely full of baseball games and family road trips. Before you know it, the first day of school will be up next, which means fall will be soon arriving. When you go from one busy season right into another one, it can be hard to remember to take care of everything on your home maintenance checklist. One of your most important responsibilities as a homeowner is to schedule your annual professional chimney sweeping and inspection services. National fire safety organizations like the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommend completing chimney maintenance before lighting the first fire of the year. Therefore, All Seasons Chimney recommends scheduling your appointment as soon as possible. We have proudly provided professional chimney maintenance, repair, and installation services to the lower Hudson Valley area for over 25 years. We would like to tell you the advantages of forward scheduling and our professional chimney sweeping services.

Why should I forward schedule my chimney maintenance services?

Forward Schedule Your Chimney Service - Poughkeepsie NY - All Seasons ChimneyAll Seasons Chimney is extremely busy every fall preparing the chimneys of the Hudson Valley for fireplace season. Between September and December, it can be difficult to schedule an appointment with our CSIA-certified chimney sweeps. If you forward schedule your appointment with us, you will have a much easier time getting the most convenient date and time for you. Therefore, you will not have to wait for weeks to get your fireplace going in the fall. All you have to do is schedule your annual services when you have your chimney swept and inspected this year.

What can I expect from a professional chimney sweeping and inspection from All Seasons Chimney?

When our sweeps arrive at your home, they begin by protecting your home from dirt and debris during the process. We lay tarps and drop cloths around the fireplace area while setting up a high-powered vacuum. Our sweeps will then use specialized tools to remove every bit of hazardous creosote and soot. Next, our sweeps provide a Level 1 chimney inspection to make sure there are no flue blockages, damage, or other hazardous issues. We will provide you with a written inspection report. If we do find any problems, we will give you a fair and honest estimate of the necessary chimney repairs.

Make sure your chimney is safe to use on the first cool day this fall. Contact us today at All Seasons Chimney to forward schedule your annual professional chimney maintenance services!

Why Does My Chimney Smell?

Smelly chimneys are more common than you think, especially during the hottest months of the year. Every summer, our experts care for plenty of stinky chimneys. There are multiple cause for this unpleasant chimney odor. However, you can trust our Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA)-certified chimney sweeps to find the source of the odor and solve this problem. We would like to tell you more about some of the causes for a smelly chimney and ways to get rid it.

CREOSOTE

Why Does My Chimney Smell - Poughkeepsie NY - All Seasons ChimneyIf you have a wood-burning fireplace, then there is a good chance there are creosote deposits stuck on your inner chimney walls. This compound has a distinctively strong odor that worsens with heat and humidity. Developing naturally as a fire burns, creosote is the residue from smoke, gases, and other byproducts of combustion. It can accumulate to form large deposits, which are very smelly and hazardous.

Creosote is highly flammable. The CSIA has named it a leading cause of chimney fires. This emphasize the importance of getting your chimney professionally swept each year. Our CSIA-certified sweeps will make certain to thoroughly clean your chimney. They will work very hard to ensure every bit of creosote is removed to make your fireplace safe and odor-free.

BIRDS AND WILD ANIMALS

Another cause for stinky chimneys is wild animals such as birds, bats, squirrels, raccoons. They can nesting inside your flue and leave behind hazards that are not only dangerous but can also cause lots of stink. Their nesting materials can be smelly, and they can also leave behind droppings that are quite odorous. Birds or animals can also become trapped and die inside your chimney, and that odor is unbearable. Our professionals can help you avoid this situation by installing a chimney cap with metal mesh sidings to prevent critters from entering the flue.

WATER LEAKS

If you have been noticing a musty mildew odor from your chimney, there is probably a water leak. If your chimney is uncapped, you could have standing water inside your firebox or in the smoke chamber. There also may be leaves, dirt, and other debris mixing with the water, which can lead to an odor problem in your chimney.

You chimney could also have possible mildew and mold growth, which is very hazardous for the health of you and your family. All Seasons Chimney can do a water leak inspection to see exactly where the problem is. We will also give you a written explanation of the damage with photographs along with a fair and honest estimate of the repair and preventive services for your chimney. We specialize in keeping water out of your chimney with chimney caps, customized flashing, and waterproofing.

Don’t let a smelly chimney ruin your summer! Contact us today at to schedule our professional chimney services.