by Chuck Roydhouse | Jul 24, 2017 | CSIA Certification
If you own a fireplace, free standing wood stove or furnace, you know the importance of regular maintenance. Investing in annual inspections and sweepings makes a huge difference in the overall health of your system, and a trained sweep technician will be able to...
by Chuck Roydhouse | Jul 7, 2017 | Scheduling
When it comes to chimney inspections and regular maintenance, the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) recommends getting at least one inspection done per year. This not only keeps your system performing as it should and the appliance running great… it keeps...
by Chuck Roydhouse | Jun 19, 2017 | Scheduling
It’s not uncommon for chimneys to face some wear and tear over time. Bad weather, animal entry, and neglect are just a few of the many reasons why damages occur. If your system needs some fixing, the staff at Clean Sweep of Anne Arundel County will be happy to help...
by Chuck Roydhouse | Jun 5, 2017 | Chimney Maintenance
When summer storms arrive, you want to be as prepared as possible. That means prepping your chimney to stand strong through it all! At Clean Sweep of Anne Arundel County, we can help you out. Whether it’s dealing with water damage or taking steps to prevent it, we...
by Chuck Roydhouse | May 22, 2017 | Grills
Well, the weather is getting nice and temperatures are starting to rise! With spring in the air and summer just around the corner, many homeowners are dusting off their grills. Grilling up hot dogs, steaks, burgers, and more is an ideal way to spend a warm evening,...
by Linda Roydhouse | May 4, 2017 | Chimney Maintenance
Do you own a fireplace, wood stove, or furnace? Now is the time to schedule your annual sweeping and inspection! Many homeowners wait until fall or winter to get this regular maintenance in. Why? Because that’s right around the time these appliances get put to more...
by Linda Roydhouse | Apr 20, 2017 | chimney inspection
When it comes to selling or buying a home, there is no doubt that fireplaces add appeal. Statistics show that most home buyers want a fireplace in their future home. In addition, would be willing pay more for a house with one in it. It’s a simple fact. Fireplaces...
by Linda Roydhouse | Apr 6, 2017 | Chimney Maintenance
Temperatures are rising and many are gearing up for home renovations and spring cleaning. We know that this to-do list can get long quickly. However, we cannot emphasize enough how important it is to add both a chimney sweeping and a dryer vent cleaning to it. Learn...
by Chuck Roydhouse | Mar 23, 2017 | Chimney Maintenance
Your chimney for your fireplace or furnace consists of several components. The most important is the liner. The chimney flue liner has many functions. It protects the adjacent woodwork of your home from stray sparks or flames and allows harmful gases to escape from...
by Chuck Roydhouse | Mar 9, 2017 | Chimney Damage
Chimney health is important, which means, if your home has a chimney, you’ll want to prepare for all types of weather. Whether it’s rain, sleet, snow, or ice, excess water is never good for your brickwork and can call for expensive chimney repairs down the line....
