Your fireplace, wood stove or pellet stove can boost your home's value and reduce heating costs in winter. But without proper maintenance, it can become a liability. Even moderate usage can lead to a buildup of soot and creosote in the flue. Without regular chimney cleaning, you risk a house fire with every usage. It's a risk you don't need to take. CBS Chimney Sweepers, with over 85 years of combined experience, will handle your questions, concerns and your chimney (or stove.) People who live in a hot climate may forget to have their chimney inspected and cleaned yearly, putting them at greater risk for a house fire.
CBS Chimney Sweepers is Albuquerque's oldest and largest chimney sweeping company. Locally owned and operated, with over 85 years of combined experience. We can answer all of your fireplace questions, and solve most problems. We pride ourselves on having a friendly and knowledgeable staff ready to answer any questions you may have regarding your fireplace, wood stove or pellet stove. Our office is open Monday through Friday (March - August) and Monday through Saturday (September - February) 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Whether you have a fireplace or a free-standing wood or pellet-burning stove, you need to have the chimney cleaned. Creosote is a by-product of organic smoke that can build up inside of the flue. It can be flaky, sticky or fluffy, but it's extremely flammable and highly dangerous in any form. With a creosote build-up in any chimney, an uncontrolled fire is always possible. Cleaning out the soot that accumulates over vents allows air to circulate freely. Your chimney will function more effectively if it's not struggling against years' worth of soot clogging the vent system.
For the best performance and safety, your dryer vent should be inspected and cleaned once a year. It's also a good idea to have the vent inspected if you notice poor dryer performance. If your dryer isn't getting clothes as dry as it used to, or if it seems to take longer than usual to get a load dried, it may be time for a cleaning. Contact CBS Chimney Sweepers today for more information about dryer vent cleaning and other services to protect your home from fire damage! The dryer vent, or exhaust vent, allows damp air to escape from your clothes dryer.
There's more to a chimney that just a few bricks, pipes and a place to put the fire. Did you know flue liners can crack? So can mortar and bricks! Fireboxes can crack from excessive heat exposure and water damage, dampers can warp and rust, and smoke shelves can crumble. Damage from normal wear and tear should be noted yearly and arrangements for chimney repair should be made. Using a chimney that hasn't been inspected involves more risk than just causing costly damage. Small problems become bigger ones when left unchecked.
Pellet stoves are largely self-contained and release less smoke, unlike traditional fireplaces. They also have moving parts, require electricity and need professional stove installation to work safely. When malfunctions arise, you need knowledgeable hands to repair the damage to avoid danger and more damage. CBS Chimney Sweepers have the expertise to get your pellet stove working safely for the cold season. Unlike wood-burning stoves, pellet stoves have electronic components and involve an automated system.
Courteous service, a professional approach and expertise are what make us Albuquerque's oldest and most trusted chimney-focused company. Contact us today and schedule your pellet stove's pre-fall inspection and cleaning! Your pellet stove was an investment that pays off in how well it produces heat and how little smoke it gives off. It is, however, more complicated than a fireplace or a free-standing wood stove. This, and the fact that the Southwest climate has a shorter season where heating is required, can lead to a pellet stove being used without inspection or cleaning.
Utilize our expertise and we'll show you that quality matters to us. With a combined 85 years of experience in the business, CBS Chimney Sweepers has everything to handle caring for and installing your alternative heat source. Contact us today and schedule your pre-Fall inspection! It's not your job to understand how chimneys work and what they need to function safely. It's ours, and we've been in this industry for over forty years. We know what it takes for a chimney to work effectively and safely, and our expertise is at your disposal.
Our maintenance contract cleanings are for the consumer that uses their stove extensively, or as a heat source in their home. Pine and pinon will dirty a chimney faster than cedar and oak. The use of properly seasoned wood is a must to prevent hazardous conditions, and the screen from clogging up. CBS Chimney Sweepers offers several different aftermarket products for your chimney and fireplace.
A chimney handles a lot of intense heat and smoke and contains open flame. It should be in good condition to do that safely. But a lot of people don't think to have their chimneys inspected for damage due to natural wear and tear. Not only does untended minor damage reduce the efficiency of the chimney, it puts you and your home at risk for a house fire. That's why CBS Chimney Sweepers are ready to complete a quality inspection and professional repairs to any issue that may arise with your chimney.
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