What Is the Difference Between a Fireplace and an Insert?
Are you thinking about installing a fireplace for your home? There is another option: an insert. What’s an insert? An insert is a unit that can fit into an existing fireplace or be inserted into a wall. The differences between a fireplace and an insert can be hard to understand. Don’t worry—we will explain the... Read more
Warm Up Your Sweetheart This Valentine’s Day with a Nice Fireplace
Romance is in the air on Valentine’s Day, but is heat in the air, too? If not, maybe you have a fireplace that needs to be replaced with one that warms the air and creates the perfect romantic atmosphere. Mercer County Chimney Services of Hamilton, NJ, would like to tell you a little about the... Read more
The Risks of Creosote
A fireplace is a wonderful appliance if you have one in your home. It is, however, important to know the dangers that are involved. The build-up of creosote is extremely dangerous if not controlled. Creosote develops into three different categories. We will discuss those below. If you have a wood-burning fireplace you have creosote to... Read more
How To Fix a Leaking Chimney
There are a number of damaging things your chimney gets exposed to day after day, but the most destructive of these is water. Leaking chimney’s allow water to penetrate masonry and do extensive damage. The part of your chimney that extends above your roof faces a plethora of elements, including rain, sleet, snow, dew, and... Read more
Understanding and Preventing Chimney Fires
Most reported chimney fires are started by creosote that ignites in the flue, and this happens more often than most people realize. Mercer County Chimney Services of Hamilton, NJ, would like to share some helpful information about creosote and chimney fires and give you some tips on preventing a disaster. What is creosote? Creosote starts... Read more
A Well-Maintained Fireplace Adds Charm to Christmas
What a wonderful time of year. It’s a time to sit back and enjoy time with your family and friends. A time for decorating, for baking, for exploring. Taking advantage of this time of year is important as it doesn’t last long. Before the fun starts be sure to take care of some of the... Read more
Keeping Snow Out of Your Chimney
With the weather turning cooler and fall waning, it’s a harbinger of snowfall to come. You probably know how to winterize your home for the approaching cold weather, but do you know that keeping snowfall out of your chimney is crucial? Here are some reasons why. What Happens if Snow Gets in My Chimney? There... Read more
Getting to Know Your Chimney from Top to Bottom
Chimneys are seemingly simple structures, but there’s a lot more to them than meets the eye. Mercer County Chimney Services of Hamilton, NJ, would like to help you get to know your chimney better with this simple overview. The Visible Parts of Your Chimney Modern masonry chimneys are more than just bricks and mortar, even... Read more
Hosting Thanksgiving? Here’s Why a Chimney Inspection is a Must
What better time to ensure your chimney and fireplace are in tip-top shape? The holidays are just around the corner. If you are planning on hosting Thanksgiving now is the time to schedule that chimney inspection. From optimizing performance and identifying hazards, inspections are a way of being proactive in having the safest and most... Read more
What’s Causing the Creepy Noises in My Chimney?
It can be a little unnerving to hear spooky noises coming from your chimney and not immediately know what’s causing them. The howling, whooshing, tapping, ticking, creaking and cracking sounds all seem to point to a ghost or ghoul having taken up residence in your chimney. Before you call in the supernatural investigators, let Mercer... Read more
