Arkansas Chimney Service (A-1 Chimney Pro)

A-1 CHIMNEY PRO has a CSIA CERTIFIED Our company has a CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep on staff at all times and is fully insured for the confidence and protection of our customers. Call A-1 Chimney Pro today and let our knowledge and experience work for you and your family. A1ChimneyPro.com

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A-1 Chimney Pro is the most professional and technically proficient fireplace and chimney company in Arkansas. In business since 1998, Calvin Ralls started providing service to Faulkner County in Central Arkansas then quickly expanded service to other surrounding counties due to the popular demand of our professional and courteous service. We now serve thousands of happy customers on an annual basis in areas such as Hot Springs, Benton, Bryant, Malvern, Hot Springs Village, Sheridan, Stuttgart, Carlisle, Little Rock, Sherwood, Cabot, Maumelle, North Little Rock, Beebe, Vilonia, Greenbrier, Wooster, Plumerville, Morrilton, Conway, Bigelow, Russellville, Pottsville, Dover, Pine Bluff, and Center Ridge. Common services that we provide are chimney sweeping, safety inspections, chimney fire evaluation and repair, chimney relines, fireplace installations, free standing stove installations, fireplace insert installations, chimney water leak repair, and insurance inspections. WHY IS CSIA CERTIFICATION IMPORTANT?

Chimney Caps

How often should I have my chimney cleaned? This a tougher question than it sounds. The simple answer is: The National Fire Protection Association Standard 211 says, "Chimneys, fireplaces, and vents shall be inspected at least once a year for soundness, freedom from deposits, and correct clearances. Cleaning, maintenance, and repairs shall be done if necessary." This is the national safety standard and is the correct way to approach the problem. It takes into account the fact that even if you don't use your chimney much, animals may build nests in the flue or there may be other types of deterioration that could make the chimney unsafe to use. The Chimney Safety Institute of America recommends that open masonry fireplaces should be cleaned at 1/8" of sooty buildup, and sooner if there is any glaze present in the system. Factory-built fireplaces should be cleaned when any appreciable buildup occurs. This is considered to be enough fuel buildup to cause a chimney fire capable of damaging the chimney or spreading to the home. I heat with gas. Should this chimney be checked too? Without a doubt! Although gas is generally a clean burning fuel, the chimney can become non-functional from bird nests or other debris blocking the flue. Modern furnaces can also cause many problems with the average flues intended to vent the older generation of furnaces. We suggest you check the areas on gas and carbon monoxide for more information. My fireplace stinks, especially in the summer. What can I do? The smell is due to creosote deposits in the chimney, a natural byproduct of woodburning. The odor is usually worse in the summer when the humidity is high and the air conditioner is turned on. A good cleaning will help but usually won't solve the problem completely. There are commercial chimney deodorants that work pretty well, and many people have good results with baking soda or even kitty litter set in the fireplace. The real problem is the air being drawn down the chimney, a symptom of overall pressure problems in the house. Some make-up air should be introduced somewhere else in the house. A tight sealing, top mounted damper will also reduce this air flow coming down the chimney. It is the mission of the Chimney Safety Institute of America to foster public awareness of issues relating to chimney and venting performance and safety, and to promote the education of associated professionals through technical training and certification opportunities. 1-888-4 A-1-CHIMNEY
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