History of Chimney Sweeps

In the history of chimney sweeping, there isn’t a chapter that honestly resembles the depiction of the joyful sweep played by Dick Van Dyke in the classic movie Mary Poppins. Sadly, for centuries chimney sweeping was not an enviable or safe profession, though it was always very much needed. Honorable chimney sweeps of today are respected professionals. Present-day experiences are very different from those

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What are your ducts made of ?

If you are thinking about getting your air ducts cleaned before the heating/cooling season, there are some consumer tips you should be aware of before you hire a technician to do this service; or attempt Do – it – Yourself duct cleaning. Duct – Cleaning How – To’s are not legally mandated, but there are associations that police the industry. A trained technician who

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How your dryer vent works

A dryer vent (maybe it’s not a surprise) is a part of the dryer. How does a dryer vent work? You put wet clothes in the dryer, and it rotates them and evaporates the moisture with heated air. Then, the wet hot air travels through the pipe with the help of a fan and leaves your house. When the dryer is the tool that

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