Make Sure Your Chimney Is Safe This Season!
Keep Fireplaces and Wood Stoves Clean
1) Have your chimney or wood stove inspected and cleaned annually by a certified chimney specialist.
2) Clear the area around the hearth of debris, decorations and flammable materials.
3) Always use a metal mesh screen with fireplaces. Leave glass doors open while burning a fire.
4) Install stovepipe thermometers to help monitor flue temperatures.
5) Keep air inlets on wood stoves open, and never restrict air supply to fireplaces. Otherwise you may cause creosote buildup that could lead to a chimney fire.
6) Use fire-resistant materials on walls around wood stoves.
Visit the USFA for more details
Trust Potomac Services to help protect your home & family...
According to teh U.S Fire Adminstration, more than one-third of Americans use fireplaces, wood stoves and other fuel-fired appliances as heat sources in their homes. Unfortunately, many people are unaware of the fire risks.
Heating fires account for 36% of residential home fires.. Often these fires are due to creosote buildup in chimneys and stovepipes. All home heating systems require regular maintenance to function safely and efficiently.
Potomac Service's certfied chimney cleaning technicians will aid in the prevention of fires related to fireplaces, wood stoves, gas, oil and coal heating systems and the chimneys that serve them. We will install, clean and maintain these systems, evaluate their performance, prescribe changes to improve their performance, and educate you about their safe and efficient operation.
Service Description |
Cost |
|---|---|
| Chimney Cleaning with Level 1 Inspection | $175 |
| Chimney Cleaning with Level 2 Inspection | $275 |
| Wood Stove Insert Removal / Reinstallation for Cleaning | $100 |
| Pellet Stove Cleaning (must have owners manual) | $150 |
- Fireplace Rebuilds
- Chimney caps installed with lifetime warranty
- Crown repair
- Masonry Repairs
- Relining Systems
- WaterProofing
- Top sealing cap/dampner
- Chimney diagnosis
- Pest/Animal Removal
Call today to schedule an appointment! 703-444-5155
