Mack's Chimney Services

Mack's Chimney Services Professional Masonry Work & Chimney Services in District Heights, MD Need work done on your chimney? Call Johnnie Mack for competitive pricing! Call Now!

"You dust them, we bust them!" Check out our website for all your chimney and repair needs. Satisfaction guaranteed. Locally owned and family operated! Johnnie Mack is the best in the business.

03/07/2023

Contrary to what many people think, it's just as important to get your chimney cleaned and inspected if you burn gas or oil in your fireplace as it is when you burn wood. Toxic gases produced by any kind of burning need an unobstructed path to leave the house safely.

03/02/2023

The amount of time that it takes to clean your chimney will depend on several factors: the type of chimney, the amount of debris and buildup present, and the level of cleaning desired. Your chimney sweep will be able to give you an estimate of the time after he's done an inspection of your chimney.

02/28/2023

The word “chimney” moved into widespread use in the 1300s. Why? Central hearths with open vent holes in the roof began to be replaced by masonry fireplaces constructed with defined vertical shafts to channel smoke and gases out of the building.

02/23/2023

A common misconception is that, because a fireplace is made of masonry, it can't cause a fire. The truth is that brick transfers heat, so an improperly cleaned or installed chimney can ignite the surrounding framing and cause a structural fire. Professional sweeps know how to recognize structural problems that could cause this.

02/21/2023

Using a flashlight to look up into your chimney isn't enough to determine if it's really clean and safe for use. Because of allowances in building chimneys, flues can have 30 degree offsets, which is enough to hide them from view.

02/16/2023

In modern chimney sweeping, the chimney is typically cleaned (using specialized tools, wires, and rods) from the bottom up. This includes a thorough cleaning of the firebox, smoke chamber, smoke shelf, flue liner, and damper.

02/14/2023

Although the Internet may provide no shortage of information on how to clean your own chimney, this is a maintenance task truly best left to professionals. Not only is getting on the roof hazardous, but it’s easy to miss issues with your chimney when you aren’t experienced.

02/09/2023

Beware of sources that tell you it's easy to clean a chimney yourself. The truth is that chimney sweeping can be a very messy, painstaking process. If it's done wrong, chances of a home-threatening chimney fire increase. To be sure the job's done right, hire a professional.

02/07/2023

Chimney sweeps don't just clean typical fireplace chimneys. Modern sweep also clean appliance vents, heating system vents, and furnaces. We typically work from within the house up - instead of the top down to minimize mess.

02/02/2023

To minimize the buildup of creosote (a gunky byproduct of burning wood) in your fireplace, choose the type of things you burn carefully. Wood should always be dry rather than wet. Don't burn large amounts of wrapping paper or paper printed with colored inks, since these can produce a large flame that can start a chimney fire.

01/31/2023

If you've had a chimney fire or have a chimney that hasn't been maintained properly, it's likely that you'll need a new chimney liner before you can safely use your fireplace. Professional chimney sweeps can tell you if your chimney needs to be relined, and many are also certified to install the new liner themselves.

01/26/2023

Did you know that while all woods can create chimney fires, unseasoned wood is considered to be the most dangerous? This is because it is colder than normal wood temperatures and thus creates a higher level of creosote deposit.

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District Heights, MD
20748

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