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2.
Is cleaning the fireplace a messy job? |
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At
Early Times Chimney Sweeps
we offer a no mess
guarantee. We understand that your home is your castle and we will treat your
property with the utmost of respect at all times. |
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3.
Do I need to be home? |
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Yes,
the fireplace, furnace flue or dryer vent cleaning are done from the
inside of the home, and sometimes also from the outside. |
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4.
I see water coming into the firebox of my fireplace and I also see water
stains on the ceiling and the wall next to the fireplace. Can you help me? |
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Yes,
Early Times Chimney Sweeps can help you
prevent future leaks, but doing these repairs will not undue existing
stains.
Early Times Chimney Sweeps installs protective
chimney covers and dampers.
We seal crowns and flashings
and also do chimney tuckpointing
and chimney rebuilding. |
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5.
When I use my fireplace smoke backs up into my house. Can
Early Times Chimney Sweeps
help? |
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Yes.
Smoke problems occur for a variety of reasons. In some cases the
fireplace has a poor draw, in other
situations smoke travels to other parts of the house through gaps in the liner.
In other homes wind blows down the
flue. |
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6.
I have gaps and cracks in the walls of my prefab fireplace. Do you install
replacement parts for pre-fab fireplaces? |
Yes,
Early Times Chimney Sweeps
installs back walls, sidewalls and
other parts such as spider dampers for Majestic, Marco, and Superior
fireplace units.
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7.
My fireplace smells especially during the summer when it’s hot and
humid. Is there any relief for me? |
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Yes
and no. There are a variety of situations that result in the “burnt”
odor in your home. Chimney deodorants may offer temporary relief.
Early Times Chimney Sweeps
also offers a deodorizing service at the end of the
burning season that may provide relief during the summer months until the
next fire is burned. |
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8.
How do I know that my chimney and/or firebox needs tuckpointing and/or
rebuilding? |
 Take
a close look at the walls of your masonry chimney. Do you see cracks, crumbling
bricks, uneven areas of mortar, voids, and noticeable gaps between
the bricks? If the answer is yes or you are not sure, then contact Early
Times Chimney Sweeps'
Masonry Restoration Division to provide an estimate for repair of the damaged areas on
your chimney. |
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9.
I recently changed my furnace and/or water heater and now I see water on
the floor near my furnace. Can you help me? |
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Yes,
a new liner that is correctly sized to
properly vent the gases and prevent condensation may provide a solution.
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10.
What can you do about a whitish discoloration on the outside of my
chimney? |
 The
whitish discoloration on the exterior of the furnace chimney is
efflorescence. It is caused by the escape of gases through gaps in
the liner. Early Times Chimney Sweeps will make specific
recommendations about installing a new liner and tuckpointing or
rebuilding the chimney if necessary. |
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11.
My clothes don’t dry as fast as they used to, and I’ve been told that
the problem is not in the dryer. Can you help me? |
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Yes.
Very often dryer exhausts become clogged with lint and other debris, such
as nesting material. Early Times Chimney
Sweeps uses special equipment to
clear the passageway. |
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12.
How do I pay for this service? |
  Payment
is made on the day the service is done. We are pleased to accept
personal checks, Visa and MasterCard. Financing is available on large
projects. |
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