Switching from oil to gas in NYC: what the chimney needs
Switching from oil to gas in NYC? The chimney must be cleaned and inspected, often relined, before the gas boiler goes on. What the code says and the steps.
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Chimney advice for Brooklyn and NYC homes
Direct answers about chimney cleaning, caps and liners, what to do after a chimney fire, fireplace smells and switching a boiler from oil to gas.
Signs of a chimney fire, and what to do after one
Loud popping, dense smoke and a hot smell signal a chimney fire, though most go unnoticed. What to do during one, the damage signs and the inspection after.
Why your fireplace smells, and how to stop it
A smoky fireplace smell usually comes from creosote in the flue, pulled indoors by air pressure. Water, nests and a missing cap are other causes. The fixes.
When a chimney needs a stainless steel liner, and how we install one
A chimney needs a stainless steel liner when its flue is cracked, unlined or the wrong size for the appliance. The signs, how we install one and how we quote.
How often to clean and inspect a chimney in New York
Inspect a chimney once a year and sweep it when the inspection finds buildup, per NFPA 211. What that means for fireplaces, boilers and water heaters in NYC.
When to replace a chimney cap, and which cap your chimney needs
Replace a chimney cap when it is rusted, bent, loose or missing, or its mesh is torn or clogged. What a cap does and how single and multi-flue caps differ.