chimney sweep

CLOGGED CHIMNEY: A PROBLEM THAT CAN BE AVOIDED

CLOGGED CHIMNEY: A PROBLEM THAT CAN BE AVOIDED

A clogged chimney can cause serious problems, since the function of the chimney is not simply to contain the fire, but must ensure a correct extraction of the smoke that the fire generates. If the chimney becomes clogged the gases and smoke will not be evacuated properly, which can lead to harmful health problems and even fire risk. But exactly what problems can a clogged chimney cause? Loss of efficiency: A clogged chimney reduces the amount of air that can circulate through it, which means that combustion does not occur efficiently. This will generate that the heat power of our…
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HOW TO CLEAN A BUILT-IN BARBECUE

HOW TO CLEAN A BUILT-IN BARBECUE

CLEAN A BUILT-IN BARBECUE We all love to barbecue, but cleaning is a little less fun. But if you want to extend the life of your built-in barbecue and cook safely and calmly, it is essential that you know how to clean your built-in barbecue. •How to prepare the built-in barbecue for the summer holidays Summer and holidays arrive, and you can't resist a good barbecue with friends. But so that you can enjoy many pleasant barbecues during these months it is essential that our built-in barbecue is clean and cared for. A good maintenance and a set-up of the…
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HOW TO CLEAN A FIREPLACE WITH CASSETTE

HOW TO CLEAN A FIREPLACE WITH CASSETTE

HOW DO YOU CLEAN A CHIMNEY WITH CASSETTE? The arrival of good weather marks the end of the use of our fireplace. The time has come to clean the chimney thoroughly, check it and leave it ready for the following season. If we have a wood cassette, cleaning should include both the inside of the fireplace (the chimney sweep of the tubes) and the cleaning of the structure of the insert and the glass, where soot usually accumulates. This deep cleaning of the chimney can be quite cumbersome and dirty, since all the soot, ash and cream accumulated during the season of…
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HOW TO MAKE THE FIREPLACE WARMER

HOW TO MAKE THE FIREPLACE WARMER

INCREASE CHIMNEY PERFORMANCE How to improve the energy efficiency of our fireplace? In this post we tell you some tricks to achieve it. In these times, with the electricity bill through the skies, the heat of the fireplace becomes even more desirable than normal. It is not only about enjoying the pleasant feeling of the burning fireplace, but about getting as hot as possible to avoid having to combine the lighting of the fireplace with other heating systems that can be more expensive. So let's give you some ideas that can make the fireplace give more calor. • Keep your fireplace clean The very…
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CHIMNEY SWEEP, A MUST

CHIMNEY SWEEP, A MUST

Summer is coming to an end, soon temperatures will begin to drop and cold days will come. Surely you are thinking that it is time tostart preparing for the season, do the purchase of firewood and most importantly: chimney sweep, a necessity to ensure the best performance when winter comes. CHIMNEY SWEEP IS A MUST Do not wait to have here the cold days and be caught off guard without having chimney sweep with enough time to have it to the point of being able to be used and protect your home from low temperatures. Chimney sweeping is a vital necessity to…
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THE DANGER OF CHEMICAL CHIMNEY SWEEPS

THE DANGER OF CHEMICAL CHIMNEY SWEEPS

Tablets, logs and / or bags to clean chimneys... chemical chimney sweeps with which we only "cheat" and that put your wallet and especially your safety at risk. WHY ARE CHEMICAL CHIMNEY SWEEPS DANGEROUS? They are called "chimney sweeps" products and their function is supposed to be the cleaning and protection of chimneys and boilers. However, these products do not eliminate soot, but change its state, which can generate dangerous situations. Chemical chimney sweeps When burned, according to each manufacturer's instructions for use, the chemicals are heated, ascended and break the outer layer of creosote formed on the wall of the fireplace. In the…
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