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Seasonal Upkeep Recommendations for Gas and Wood Fireplaces

Patterson NY Chimney Sweep / Chimney Repair Patterson NY Residents of Patterson NY turn to Hudson Valley Chimney to service their fireplace and chimney systems. Our team of professional chimney sweeps provide top-of-line chimney services like chimney cleanings, chimney relining, chimney restorations, chimney inspections, chimney repairs, masonry work, and tuckpointing in the greater Hudson River... Read more

National Fire Prevention Week 2016 Spotlights Smoke Alarm Safety

Chimney Sweep - Chimney Repairs - Chimney Services Since 1976, Hudson Valley Chimney Service has delivered the best chimney sweep services in the Hudson Valley area. Annual home chimney cleaning and chimney inspection is what 1000's of area residents depend on us for, but chimney repairs and masonry work are also part of being a... Read more

What is a Fireplace / Chimney Damper & Is It Important to Chimney Function?

For a fireplace to operate safely and efficiently, its components must all be fully functional.  The fireplace/chimney damper is important to chimney function all year long, whether the fireplace is in use or not.  Here are a few things you should know about dampers. What does a damper do? Dampers are usually made of metal... Read more

Install a Chimney Cap Before Winter

You may have seasoned logs stacked up and ready for cozy home fires but still not be as ready for winter as you may think. If there is no chimney cap on your chimney, the time to get one is now. There are important functions served by chimney caps year around. No need to wait... Read more

Gas Fireplace Maintenance before Fall

Gas fireplaces are popular with homeowners for a lot of reasons, not the least of which is their relatively low maintenance requirements compared to wood-burning fireplaces.  But the key word here is “relatively.”  No fireplaces are maintenance-free, and with a gas fireplace, there are routine tasks that need to be accomplished to ensure that the... Read more

What is a Chimney Crown & Should I be Concerned if It is Cracked?

A chimney is a little more intricate than it appears.  There are several elements that must be in good working order for the chimney to filter smoke and gasses to the outside of the house and to keep water out of the structure.  The chimney crown is an often-overlooked part of a chimney, but it’s... Read more

Don’t Sweep Chimney Problems Under the Rug

Like all household appliances, fireplaces are affected by age and use. But unlike a window lever that has started to squeak or a retractable deck canopy that moves sluggishly, fireplace and chimney problems can be very serious. The entire unit should be professionally inspected once a year, and between inspections – or if you’ve yet... Read more

Keep Your Chimney and Fireplace Pest-Free

There’s a lot of love for fireplaces among homeowners in the U.S. Many critters are attracted to chimneys and fireplaces, too, however, and use them as entry points into the home. Dealing with various pests and critters just goes along with the territory of being able to build cozy fires in your home, unless you... Read more

Cracks in a New Chimney: What Should I Do?

Chimneys can be remarkably durable, lasting a century or more. So why do people search for an answer to the question, “Why is there a crack in my new chimney?” It’s smart to determine the cause because a chimney needs to be in good working order, both for safe use of your fireplace and to... Read more

Is Your Fireplace Installed Correctly?

Homeowners involved with the plans for a new home with a fireplace often don’t realize that proper construction of their fireplace and chimney is not a certainty. The fireplace-chimney system is complex. For the fireplace to operate properly, with combustion by-products exiting from the chimney, the structure must be built correctly. Unfortunately, many contractors fail... Read more

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