Monthly Archives: October 2010

Does one’s chimney need to be cleaned if one has a gas insert?

I’ve researched on the internet and it says that gas inserts are clean burning. However, we’ve been told that our chimney needs cleaned and that we need all sorts of things replaced. I’m guessing that "The Chimney Man" is just … Continue reading

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How often should i have my chimney swept?

I have a multifuel stove and current burning well seasoned hard wood, smokless fuel and non smokeless house coal. we are having maybe about 5 fires a week and from late afternoon into the night. how often should i get … Continue reading

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Is there a product I can buy to prevent back pressure coming in from the wind in my pellet stove installation?

My Pellet Stove gets negtive pressure triggering the shutting off of the blowers and sending smoke into the house. What can be done? Get a forced air fan…….its a fan that will turn on when called for. Who the heck … Continue reading

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How many metres is a chimney on an average two storey house?

I am looking to line my chimney and need to know how many metres of lining I need to buy. I need to buy a Chimney liner to use with my wood burner, the width I have been told is … Continue reading

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How is my chimney attached to the house?

I have a chimney finished with siding. The chimney is closed off where it meets the foundation. I would like to have the bottom portion of the Chimney removed and a large window put in. Is this possible without removing … Continue reading

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At what temperature is it cheaper to let your furnace cycle on and off vs. a pellet stove running contantly?

A Pellet Stove runs constant a furnace will cycle on and off. When is it cheaper to let your furnace occasionally cycle on and off vs. the constant run of a pellet stove. I understand that there are many variables … Continue reading

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How efficient is the average wood stove?

There is a Fireplace in my house that in the past we’ve used as a supplement to an oil furnace. This year, we are having a wood stove put in and hope to solely use this for heat. I am … Continue reading

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Can I vent a wood stove through a Chimney that vents the oil furnace?

We have an existing chimney that our oil furnace is vented through…Can we also install a Wood Stove to vent through the same chimney? I truly have no idea if the Chimney is lined. The chimney opening in the house … Continue reading

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Is it normal for chimney to have lots of smoke on start up of furnace?

I just put my furnace on for the first time since last winter and I noticed lots of smoke coming out of my Chimney. The smoke is not black. Is this normal? Thanks! was it truly smoke or h2o vapor???if … Continue reading

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