by Doug Hetsch | Apr 15, 2019 | chimney mold, Chimney Odors
Spring is here and you’ve likely shut down your chimney system for the season. As the temperature turns mild and humidity rises, you may experience unwelcome odors coming from the fireplace. When this happens it usually means you need to call a professional. Though...
by Doug Hetsch | Mar 29, 2019 | Fireplace Code
When you own a home with a fireplace, it is very important to follow proper maintenance schedule for high efficiency and safety reasons. One of the essential responsibilities is scheduling a professional chimney sweeping and inspection appointment yearly with a...
by Doug Hetsch | Mar 15, 2019 | Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide (CO) is commonly known as the “silent killer”. This highly poisonous gas is tasteless, odorless, and colorless. Since CO is basically invisible, it is impossible to know if you are breathing it in or not. According to the Centers for Disease Control...
by Doug Hetsch | Feb 28, 2019 | Annual inspection, chimney cleaning
One of favorite things about wood-burning fireplace is the sensory experiences it creates. That’s why a lot of homeowners love wood-burning fireplaces. Although you may love the scent of burning wood, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) warns against...
by Doug Hetsch | Feb 14, 2019 | Fireplace Inserts
Your heating bills have seem a steadily increase over the past several years. So you have decided to update your old masonry fireplace to a new insert. Because you think inserts are more energy and cost efficient. When shopping for a fireplace insert, it is important...
by Doug Hetsch | Jan 31, 2019 | Water Heater Installation
Keeping your home running efficiently and safely is one of your most essential responsibilities as a homeowner. When it comes to preventing accidental carbon monoxide leaks inside your home, All American Chimney Service has your chimney and fireplace system covered....
by Doug Hetsch | Jan 8, 2019 | Level 3 Creosote Removal
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) along with the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) and other fire safety organizations recommend homeowners to have their chimneys professionally swept and inspected yearly. This is to ensure top safety and...
by Doug Hetsch | Dec 31, 2018 | Gas Appliances
As much as you love your masonry fireplace, you may be noticing that it is not energy efficient as it use to be. It is likely time to update. If you are looking for an economical way to heat your home, All American Chimney Service suggests converting your old...
by Doug Hetsch | Dec 11, 2018 | Gutter Cleaning
In 1985, the founder of All American Chimney Service started cleaning gutters as his first professional maintenance job, and we are proud to offer this service as an add-on to our chimney services. Our founder quickly learned from his early experience how important it...
by Doug Hetsch | Nov 27, 2018 | Masonry Damaged Repaired
A few years ago, you started noticing that your masonry fireplace just was not doing a very good job with heating your home. Not only were you spending more money on firewood to try to get better fires, but your utility bills have markedly increased each year because...
