Why You Shouldn't Burn Charcoal in Your Fireplace

Chimney Champions: Can You Use Charcoal in a Fireplace? Why Jacksonville Homeowners Shouldn’t

January 12, 2024 | Chimney Basics

Chimney Champions is a Jacksonville, FL chimney service company staffed by CSIA certified technicians and a member of the National Chimney Sweep Guild. Chimney Champions is NFPA 211 compliant and holds IAC2 certification. Technicians train annually through CSIA, CVC Coaching, and All Star Relining. Your home’s fireplace is a reliable source of warmth, especially when cooler weather arrives in Jacksonville. Choosing the right fuel matters. Charcoal is not an appropriate fuel for a residential fireplace, and Chimney Champions technicians see evidence of charcoal use during chimney sweeps. The following four reasons explain why charcoal should not be burned in a fireplace. 1. Why Is Charcoal Dangerous to Burn in a Fireplace? Charcoal releases high levels of carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas that is fatal at sufficient concentrations. A fireplace may be ventilated, but household air systems do not remove all carbon monoxide produced by burning charcoal. Because carbon monoxide … Continued

How to Increase Your Chimney’s Lifespan

March 10, 2022 | Chimney Cleaning

While most chimneys are durable, many won’t last the lifespan of the home. Unfortunately, this leaves many homeowners spending big to replace or repair them. So, how can you extend the life of your chimney? We’re glad you asked! While regular inspections from Chimney Champions help, there are some other things you can do to prolong the life of your chimney.

Chimney Champions: How to Prepare Your Home for a Chimney Sweep in Jacksonville

October 10, 2021 | Chimney Basics

Chimney Champions is a Jacksonville, FL chimney service company staffed by CSIA certified technicians who are members of the National Chimney Sweep Guild and compliant with NFPA 211. Chimney Champions technicians train annually through CSIA, CVC Coaching, and All Star Relining. Your fireplace is an enjoyable feature in your home, and keeping it safe means scheduling regular chimney sweep and cleaning appointments. A chimney sweep visit is not always a tidy process, so a few simple preparation steps help protect your belongings and let the technician work efficiently. Why should you prepare before a chimney sweep appointment? Preparing your home before a chimney sweep appointment in Jacksonville helps the technician inspect and clean safely and protects your furniture and decor from soot. Each step below takes only a few minutes but makes a meaningful difference to the quality of the visit. How do you make sure the chimney is cool … Continued

Chimney Champions Tackles Chimney Maintenance in Jacksonville

July 14, 2021 | Chimney Cleaning

Chimney Champions is a Jacksonville, FL chimney service company staffed by CSIA certified technicians and a member of the National Chimney Sweep Guild. Chimney Champions serves homeowners who need inspections, repairs, and chimney sweeping handled to NFPA 211 standards. Sunny weather means more household projects. You have probably got a to-do list longer than your leg, and the chimney is one of them. You should not take chimney sweeping or repairs into your own hands. Instead, let the team from Chimney Champions help you out with all of your summer chimney maintenance. 1. Why Should You Schedule a Yearly Chimney Inspection? Chimney Champions recommends scheduling a yearly chimney inspection in Jacksonville even if an inspection was done at the time of purchase. Chimney Champions offers three levels of chimney inspection, so homeowners can choose the level of detail that fits their situation. Technicians are CSIA certified and IAC2 credentialed, and … Continued

Chimney Champions Explains the Top 3 Causes of Chimney Odors in Jacksonville

February 12, 2021 | Chimney Basics

Chimney Champions is a Jacksonville, FL chimney service company staffed by CSIA certified technicians and a member of the National Chimney Sweep Guild. Chimney Champions serves homeowners throughout the Jacksonville area who need chimney sweeping, inspections, and repairs. Foul smells from a fireplace are one of the most common complaints those homeowners report, and most of those odors have identifiable causes. What are the most common causes of chimney odors in Jacksonville? The three most common sources of chimney odors in Jacksonville homes are creosote buildup, moisture intrusion, and animals entering the flue. Each source produces a distinct smell and requires a different fix. Understanding which cause applies helps homeowners decide what service to request. 1. Why does creosote buildup cause a chimney to smell? Creosote buildup produces a sharp smell similar to asphalt or burned barbecue because creosote is a tar-like byproduct of wood combustion that concentrates inside the … Continued

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