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What you noticed
7 Signs Chimney Needs Cleaning
Here are the 7 signs chimney needs cleaning: a campfire smell indoors, dark flakes on the hearth, smoke that won't draw, and four more to check tonight.
Why Your Chimney Smells Bad, Especially in Summer
A chimney smells bad most often from creosote, and Sacramento summer heat makes it worse. Here's how to tell what's causing yours before you call anyone.
Animal in Chimney? What That Noise Actually Means
An animal in chimney noise is usually a bird or a raccoon nesting, not an emergency. Here's how to tell which one, what to do tonight, and when to wait.
Signs of a Chimney Fire (And What Each One Means)
Most chimney fires burn quietly. Here are the signs of a chimney fire: warped metal, cracked tiles, a lingering hot smell, and what each one really means.
Fireplaces, stoves and dryers
Do Gas Fireplaces Need to Be Cleaned?
Do gas fireplaces need to be cleaned? Yes, just not for creosote. Spider-webbed burners, cloudy glass, and mineral film are the real signs to check first.
Gas Fireplace Won't Light: 9 Causes, Checked in Order
Gas fireplace won’t light? Check the safe basics first, then call Michael at (916) 833-2959 for a $59 inspection credited to the job if you proceed.
Comparing wood vs pellet vs gas stove costs
Wood vs pellet vs gas stove costs compared honestly: fuel, upkeep, and cleaning for each, so you know what you're actually signing up for this winter.
Dryer Takes Too Long To Dry? Check The Duct First
Dryer takes too long to dry? It's usually the vent, not the dryer. Here's the 5-minute test that shows you which one, and when it's not the vent at all.
Brick, water, air, and what an inspection finds
White Stains on Chimney? Here's What's Actually Happening
White stains on chimney brick are efflorescence, mineral salts left by water moving through masonry. Here's what causes it, and when it's more than a stain.
How to Prevent Chimney Water Damage
Chimney water damage almost always starts at the crown, not the roof. Here are the five checks that catch it before Sacramento's rain returns in November.
What to do when wildfire smoke is in house HVAC
Wildfire smoke in house HVAC systems settles into the filter and ductwork, not just the air. Here's how long it sits, and how to tell if it's really gone.
What a chimney inspection for home sale covers
A chimney inspection for home sale covers the firebox, flue, crown, cap and flashing in under an hour. Here's what it usually finds, and what happens next.
Still not sure what you are looking at
Describe it on the phone and you will usually know in a minute whether it needs someone on a ladder. Michael answers the calls and does the work. The inspection is $59; book the work and that $59 goes toward the job. (916) 833-2959.