That’s actually not the best question. The best question is: Does your chimney smell so bad that it’s making living in your house a miserable experience? All chimneys have some odors, but major odor problems need to be looked into. Mercer County Chimney Services of Hamilton, NJ, has a few solutions for your smelly chimney.... Read more

Do you know how to properly use your damper? Do you know what a damper is? Each time you use your fireplace; you open a damper when a fire is lit and close it when it is out. If you are like most people, you don’t think any more of it. You should. Understanding and... Read more

Yes, there sure is. Both are needed. Both will allow your fireplace to give you years of enjoying the cozy warmth of your fireplace. What Are The Benefits Of A Chimney Sweep and Inspection? Prevent fires. Find hidden issues. Improve efficiency. Increase the life of the flue liner. Get professional advice. Save money in the... Read more

It’s that time of year again. The time to think about scheduling your chimney inspection. It has been a long cold winter. There have been storms up and down the East Coast as well as West to East, it has been a turbulent winter. Imagine what your chimney has gone through. Wind, rain, sleet, ice,... Read more

The trees and shrubs blooming vibrant flowers may seem a long way off in the teeth of winter, but the truth is that spring is right around the corner. Spring is the time for waterproofing your chimney. Why? As the weather becomes warmer, professional chimney sweep services will be in less demand. Spring is also... Read more

As winter storms come to a halt, there may be concerns of damage to your chimney. A leaky chimney is a main concern at this time of the year. Annual chimney sweep and inspection will help you determine if there is concern for your chimney leaking. Summer will be here before you know it. Summer... Read more

If you know anything about roofing, you know that flashing is vital to protect your roof from developing leaks along the joints and seams. Without it, your roof would become saturated and rot. Did you know that flashing is also vital to chimney’s? Let’s find out why flashing is critical for your chimney. Flashing Basics... Read more

As simple as a fireplace and chimney system looks, there are a lot of ways for trouble to occur during use and even when it’s not being used. Mercer County Chimney Services of Hamilton, NJ, would like to share some fireplace and chimney safety tips that cover what to watch for and how to address... Read more

Knowing the parts of your chimney and their importance will keep you ahead of the game if there is an issue. There are many parts of a chimney as you may already know. All of which are very important to the function and safety of a fire in your fireplace. Today we will discuss three... Read more

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