Fires belong in your fireplace, not the chimney. Yet, when conditions are right, chimney fires not only cause damage to your home, but put your family's lives at risk. Most chimney fires start inside the flue where there's either creosote buildup or a flue blockage. As heat from the fire reaches [...]
Does your chimney smell, even when you aren't burning fires? You may have a negative air pressure problem in your home.Here's why Negative Air Pressure causes chimney smells in the home: When you burn a fire, the air is drawn into the fireplace, making its way through the chimney and out the top. [...]
Water is the chimney's biggest enemy. A leaky chimney can cause costly interior and exterior damage. They are often a symptom of issues with your chimney cap, crown, mortar joints, brick, or flashing. The good news is, if issues are caught early, they can be easily and affordably repaired. The [...]
Hello, and welcome to the Potomac Services blog! As a leading chimney cleaning company in the D.C. metro area, we are committed to educating our customers about caring for their chimneys so they can make informed decisions when they need to hire chimney sweeps. Today, we debunk three common chimney [...]
There’s nothing like the coziness of a crackling fire in the fireplace on a cold winter night. However, you need to make sure that your fireplace and chimney are ready for winter before you start using them. In today’s article, Potomac Services, one of the top chimney repair companies in the D.C. [...]
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN BURNING WOOD WHAT NOT TO BURN IN YOUR FIREPLACE WHY NOT TO BURN UNSEASONED WOOD TIP ON HOW TO BUY FIREWOOD To aid in the prevention of chimney fires and carbon monoxide intrusion and to help keep heating appliances and fireplaces functioning [...]
Our 18 years in business as expert chimney contractors in the DC Metro have allowed the professionals at Potomac Services to bring you the best in customer service and cutting-edge equipment. Reach out to us to let us know how we can help. Whether you’re buying a home and need a chimney inspection or want to learn more about our air duct or fireplace services, we’re happy to assist you.
