by Mark Stoner | May 5, 2017 | Chimney Odor
Have you ever spent any time in the Nashville area during the summer? If so, you know how hot and humid it can be. The high humidity levels can be overwhelming at times! When the weather is so hot and sticky that you cannot stop sweating, your fireplace and chimney...
by Mark Stoner | Jan 24, 2017 | Chimney Caps
According to the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA), a chimney cap is the most economical way to keep water out of your chimney. Unfortunately, this component does not last forever. If your chimney cap is damaged, it cannot prevent water penetration....
by Mark Stoner | Jul 12, 2016 | Chimney Sweeping
Every summer, Ashbusters gets calls from customers asking for help with smelly chimneys. When your chimney has something within that smells, the heat and high humidity we get in the Nashville area worsens those odors. Add that to the fact that your air conditioning...
by Mark Stoner | Apr 21, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance, Chimney Sweeping
If you have a chimney, chances are you have had something stuck inside it at some point. A chimney blockage can be a dangerous situation; as stated by the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA), a dirty chimney can cause a chimney fire. One of the main reasons an...
by Mark Stoner | May 28, 2013 | Fireplace Maintenance
If your fireplace and chimney system are not working the way that they should, there is a very good chance that there are animals in your chimney. The challenge many homeowners face, however, is that they do not know whether the problem is due to an animal or if it...