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About Our Certifications and Awards
If you have a winning team, you’re going to have some papers to prove it. You would expect a mechanic to show certification, a teacher to show certification, and certainly a doctor must have accreditation. So if you want a chimney sweep that is a winner, you’ll call the company that has certifications and awards that prove they are on top of the game. If you live in southwest Ohio or northern Kentucky, then that company is Chimney Care Co.
Top Certification in the Industry
When it comes to the top certifications in the industry, the leader is the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA). This organization offers a high level of training in all the techniques and technologies in fireplace and chimney inspection and cleaning. Certification by the CSIA means that our employees have undergone a six-day session of instruction.
Topics covered include:
- operating chimney sweep equipment in order to get the top results in inspection and cleaning
- the newest techniques to use to get the best inspection and cleaning out there
- how to work safely while operating equipment and inspecting chimneys
- how to get rid of creosote and other chimney build-ups, all while making sure your family and our employees are kept safe and healthy
Following the training sessions, our employees must go through a rigorous testing cycle which leads to certification. The great thing about CSIA certification is that it’s an ongoing process, Our employees have access to the continuing education offered by the CSIA.
Along with CSIA certification, our employees are also members of the National Chimney Sweep Guild, the National Fire Protection Agency, and the Hearth, Patio & Barbeque Association, Each of these organizations offer training in several aspects of the chimney sweep industry, as well as access to publications and magazines that are up-to-date and reliable.
Awards
We’ve also received many awards that show that our service is tops in the industry as well. One that we are especially proud of is the Angie’s List Super Service Award. If there’s one thing we hold above all other things, it’s the fact that we leave our customers completely safe and satisfied. We also have an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, which means our customers themselves have found our service to be exceptional.
If you are looking for a highly rated, customer approved company to take care of all your chimney care needs, look no further than Chimney Care Co. We have the certifications and awards to prove that we know the business!
Take a Look Inside Our Storeroom
These days, it seems like buying a product is easier than ever. All it takes is a little research online and a click of a button and you can have a product delivered to your front door. This is great for some items, like clothes or books or toys, things that are easy to return if they don’t meet your expectations. But if you’re looking for a bigger item, then online purchasing just doesn’t make sense. Some items need to be examined and discussed, and you need to find the right place and personnel to get the product to meet your needs. If you’re looking at purchasing a new stove to enhance the heating process in your home, you definitely want to look the product over before making the purchase. If you live in Cincinnati or the surrounding area, the right place to make this purchase is Chimney Care Co.
Helpful Staff
Because our workers love stoves and all things heating, we make sure that we know all there is to know about our products so that we can answer any questions you may have. Our employees work hard to ensure that your purchasing experience is relaxed and enjoyable. No matter what you’re looking to purchase, you can be sure that we’ll help you find just the right thing, and if you’re not sure what the best appliance is, we can help you there, too. By asking a few questions, our knowledgeable staff can help you key in on exactly what you’ll need.
Many Items Available
We sell all types of heating appliances, so whether you’re looking at wood burning, gas, or pellet-burning appliances, you can find it here. We sell major best-selling stoves, like the Lopi Sturbridge Direct Vent Gas Stove or the Hearthstone Bennington Wood Stove. We also offer specials from time to time, so it’s always a good idea to check in frequently to see what those deals might be.
As well as selling these appliances, our expert staff is also trained in the installation process. We are Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) certified and a member of the National Chimney Sweep Guild. Check out our other certifications as well, and you’ll know that you can count on us to make sure that everything is installed according to regulations and that your family will be safe and secure all winter long, enjoying the comforting ambiance of a crackling fire.
And stoves aren’t the only thing we sell. At Chimney Care Co., we also sell any of the items you’ll need to keep your fireplace up and running. If you’re looking for hearth cleaning supplies, this is the place to look. No matter what your chimney needs, we can make sure that those needs are filled. Now is a perfect time to add a heating appliance to your home, before the cooler weather of autumn is here. Give us a call soon or stop by our showroom and let us find you the appliance of your dreams!
Installation, Maintenance & Repairs — Chimney Care Co. can do it all!
Where do you turn when your hearth needs attention? Whether you are looking to install a new fireplace or chimney or maintain or repair your current fireplace and chimney, you can turn to the Chimney Care Co. From installation to maintenance to repair, the Chimney Care Co. does it all!
Installation
A hearth appliance adds value to your home. A heating stove can render a cold room more comfortable or help you to heat your home for less money. A fireplace adds ambiance and provides a focal point for your home. At the same time, it can add warmth and comfort to your living spaces. Regardless of your reason for installing a new hearth appliance — and regardless of what type of hearth appliance you’re looking to install — the Chimney Care Co. can install your hearth appliance the right way, so you know your fireplace or heating stove will operate properly, safely and efficiently. If you haven’t yet decided on what type of hearth appliance to install in your home, the Chimney Care Co. can help there, too. We offer a variety of high-quality hearth appliances, and our fireplace experts can help you choose the perfect fireplace, heating stove or fireplace insert for your home.
Maintenance
If you already have a fireplace, heating stove or chimney in your home, keeping your hearth appliance running safely and efficiently requires regular maintenance. Any chimney should be swept and inspected at least once per year. Fireplaces and heating stoves also should be cleaned and inspected at least once per year. Cleaning will ensure that all vents and blowers are free from debris that can inhibit the function of your hearth appliance, and it will keep your fireplace or heating stove looking good year after year. The accompanying inspection examines all of the working and physical components of your fireplace or heating stove and chimney to be sure that they are free from any damage or deterioration that could cause them to be unsafe to operate, cause potential damage to your home or operate incorrectly or inefficiently. Chimney Care Co. is certified by the Chimney Safety Institute of America to provide annual maintenance and cleaning to fireplace, heating stoves and fireplace inserts.
Repairs
No one wants to hear that their fireplace or chimney needs a repair, but when that does happen, you can turn to the Chimney Care Co. for help. We perform repairs on all types of fireplaces, fireplace inserts, heating stoves, and chimneys so you can continue to enjoy the warmth and comfort of your hearth appliance without worrying about its safety or efficiency.
Chimney Care Co. provides the full range of hearth services. From installation to maintenance to repairs, we can help with all of your fireplace, heating stove and chimney needs. Call to schedule your appointment today!
The Dangers of Creosote & Reasons to Invest in a Certified Chimney Sweep
Every fall, fire safety, home improvement, and chimney experts caution homeowners about the importance of having their chimneys swept and inspected. If you have a wood-burning appliance, creosote is the primary concern with your chimney. Here’s why.
Every time wood burns in a fireplace, creosote has the potential to form in the chimney. As the smoke from your wood fire travels up the chimney it cools, and forms condensation on the chimney walls. That condensation hardens into creosote. If the creosote isn’t swept away, it continues to accumulate on the walls of the chimney, and that’s when problems can occur. Creosote is highly flammable. When it builds to a thickness of 1/8 inch or more, it can easily catch fire. An errant spark or burning ember that enters the chimney from your fireplace can cause the creosote to ignite. When ignited by a spark, creosote can damage your chimney or even pose a risk to your home.
A fire risk isn’t the only danger creosote buildup can cause. Creosote can build up and block your chimney, restricting the flow of smoke up and out of the chimney and allowing the smoke and carbon monoxide from your fireplace to be forced back into your home. Creosote that flakes off of your chimney walls also can pose health risks, and, at a minimum, creosote can cause a foul odor to fill your home.
The value of a certified chimney sweep
The surest way to save your home from the dangers posed by a buildup of creosote is to hire a certified chimney sweep to clean and inspect your chimney. Chimney sweeps use high-speed rotating brushes to free the creosote buildup from your chimney walls. In addition, your chimney sweep also will perform a thorough inspection of your chimney and fireplace to ensure that there are no weaknesses, damage or other problems that could put your home at risk of a fire or carbon monoxide leak. Many chimney sweeps also will conclude their sweepings and inspections with a video inspection of the inside of your chimney so you can be sure that all of the creosote has been safely swept away, and you can see first hand the state of the interior of your chimney.
Save your chimney — and your home — from the dangers of a chimney fire with a certified chimney sweeping. If your chimney hasn’t been swept in recent memory, it’s time to schedule an appointment now! To remove creosote and reduce the risk of chimney fires, your chimney should be swept and inspected at least once per year, preferably in between fire-burning seasons. Before you light your first fire of the season, call the Chimney Care Co. to schedule your sweeping and inspection.