by Technical Sootmaster | Aug 22, 2023 | Blog, Fireplace Tips
How to start a fire in your fireplace? Gather Supplies: Collect dry, seasoned firewood, newspaper, and kindling. Open Damper: Ensure the damper is open to allow proper airflow. Prepare Grate: Place the fire grate inside the fireplace. Create Base: Crumple newspaper...
by Technical Sootmaster | Jun 12, 2023 | Blog, Chimney Tips, Fireplace Tips
Are you on the fence about having a professional come out and inspect your Chimney and Fireplace? Let The Fireplace Doctor put your mind at ease. This is what to expect once you call The Fireplace Doctor Fireplace & Chimney Services. The duration of the chimney...
by Technical Sootmaster | Sep 1, 2022 | Helpful Tips, Fireplace Tips
Do you have water around your fireplace? You probably have a leaking chimney on your hands, which can be a bump in the road for you and the comfort of your home and everyday life. However, A leaking chimney does not always manifest itself in obvious ways. Many...
by Technical Sootmaster | Jun 13, 2022 | Blog, Chimney Tips, Fireplace Tips
Oftentimes people don’t think about their chimneys and fireplaces until it starts to get cold enough outside to use them. People tend to forget that their Chimneys are deteriorating every single day and not only when they are in use. Nobody wants to wait till...
by Technical Sootmaster | Jun 13, 2022 | Blog, Fireplace Tips
Example of a poorly kept fireplace and chimney with large amounts of creosote build-up! Dangers of a Dirty Fireplace When your chimney is not cleaned for a long time, a substance called creosote will build up in the flue during the use of the fireplace. This creosote...
by Technical Sootmaster | Jun 10, 2022 | Blog, Fireplace Tips, Helpful Tips
How Long Will it Take? Depending on how many floors you have, how big your fireplace is, and how dirty it may be, as well as how prepared the area is will depend on how long the process will take. A sweep could take anywhere from 30 minutes to 1 ½ hours. When your...
