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James Ball

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.76
  • Clarity of Response 9.77
  • Timeliness 9.98
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 1598
 I am a chimney sweep with over 22 years of experience, CSIA certified and member of the NCSG, I can answer questions about smoky fire places, wood stoves, and heating units (boiler and furnace chimneys) do you need a relining? A cap? And much more

Steve Tavares

Canada
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.67
  • Clarity of Response 9.80
  • Timeliness 9.93
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 86
 Questions relating to Gas and wood burning fireplaces, and stoves. Can answer some/most questions of BBQ's as well.

Bart Ogden

Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.85
  • Clarity of Response 9.76
  • Timeliness 9.93
  • Politeness 9.97
  • Total Questions 1045
 I can answer questions related to chimney and fireplace cleaning, construction and repair as well as questions related to the performance of chimneys and fireplaces. I can also answer questions related to clothes dryer vent cleaning and repair. Additionally, I can field questions related to masonry repair.

Randy Brooks

U.S.
On Vacation
returns 11/31/2009
  • Knowledgeability 9.86
  • Clarity of Response 9.84
  • Timeliness 9.98
  • Politeness 9.97
  • Total Questions 314
 Inspection of Masonry, Pre-cast Tilt-up, and Factory Built Fireplaces as well as Free Standing & Insert, Gas, and Wood Appliances. We also provide Litigation Support, Consulting Services, Flue Sweeping, Installation and Repair. Additionally, I’ve been a chimney sweep for 20 years, service and install hearth appliances as well as being recognized by the Superior Court of California as an expert witness.

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2009-11-05 QUESTIONS ABOUT FIREPLACE BLOWERS:

Welcome back Julianna, by code you can not install a "blower " from a different unit only OEM parts, if you can not find these parts then the whole fireplace and chimney system might need to be replaced

2009-11-04 chimney leak:

I would recommend a roofer to come look at the chimney chase (box that the chrimney runs in on the roof) and make sure that everything is flashed off properly. Meaning that no water is coming in where

2009-11-04 smoke problem:

Hello Joe, it is called Negative pressure, you have changed the chimney with the different top mount damper do try building your fire/grate up on a few bricks, and maybe cracking a door or window before

2009-11-03 stinky gas fireplace:

It sounds like you have tried everything here and still no resolution. What the smell is I couldn't even fathom an idea. The glass should be cleaned with a Gas Fireplace Glass Cleaner and only that

2009-11-02 Preway Fireplace:

I would look at the owners manual for this fireplace. If there is no knockouts to run the gas then I don't think you can install a gas logset by code. I would suggest speaking with a local fireplace store

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