While fireplaces may be wonderful for setting a romantic mood, they are relatively inefficient when it comes to heating the home. On average, an operating open-wood burning fireplace can have efficiencies ranging up to 15 percent, depending upon its type and operation. However, if there is no fire and the damper is left open, a fireplace can actually have a "negative efficiency" as warm air from t...
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Imagine a Sweeping Goose... a chimney sweeping goose. Years ago, (I've been told) live geese were used to clean chimneys. A rope was tied around the bird and then thrown down the chimney flue. The frightened goose would flap his wings and clean the chimney. Now, for those of us without a goose, calling a reputable chimney cleaner to inspect and clean our chimney is the most civilized, safest...
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How clean is clean? (Part 3)
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How clean is clean? (Part 2)
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Fireplaces vs. Wood Burning Stoves
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