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Curl Up Next to a New Fireplace This Fall

The cold Michigan winter will be here before you know it! Instead of stocking up on blankets and Snuggies, install a beautiful fireplace. Doctor Flue, Inc.®, your Michigan Chimney Sweep company, offers a large selection of gas and wood fireplaces. With each fireplace installation, our certified chimney sweeps will ensure that your fireplace selection is […]

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Fall Promotion for Valor G4 Legend Fireplaces

We have an incredible deal going on through November: If you purchase a Valor Legend G4 Gas Fireplace Insert, you are eligible for a deluxe burner upgrade at no charge! A deluxe burner upgrade allows you to experience our G4 Insert series. The Valor Legend G4 Insert is known as the “big brother” to our […]

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Fireplace Ashes

In Michigan and Ohio, the weather is still chilly enough for a nice, warm fire.  There’s a good chance that you’ve enjoyed a fire recently, during the cold month of February.  Unfortunately, after the fire extinguishes, you’re left with a pile of dirty ash in your fireplace. Dispose of Ashes Properly It’s important for homeowners […]

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Anatomy of Your Fireplace

Types of Fireplaces There are two basic types of fireplaces:  masonry and factory-built.  There are hybrid fireplaces, too, but these are the two general types.  It’s important for you, as a homeowner, to know which type of fireplace is installed in your home. If you have questions about fireplace installation, call Doctor Flue, inc. at […]

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Important Precautions for Fireplace Owners

Gas Fireplaces are more than likely to be put to work with the promise of colder weather just around the corner. Luckily, fireplace installation in Ann Arbor is available through the hard-working men and women at Doctor Flue, inc. However, with ownership comes great responsibility in maintaining gas fireplace safety. That is why Doctor Flue […]

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Ultra High-End European Fireplace & Wood Stove Installation

At Dr. Flue, we have been known for our quality chimney services and for providing excellent fireplace and wood stove installation for 26 years. We know that your home and heating concerns are unique and we have always strived to adapt to the needs of our customers. That is why we are expanding our sales […]

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The Importance of Proper Wood Burning Stove Maintenance

With the increasing natural gas and fuel oil heating costs, many homeowners are keeping their homes warm using wood stoves. Although you save money, you also run the risk of a home fire.

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Hairline Cracks in Fireplace Refractory Panels

Many homeowners are concerned when they see cracked fireplace refractory panels. Are these cracks “bad?”  Are hairline cracks “safe?”  If so, how big of a crack in your fireplace refractory panel is “okay?” Doctor Flue, serving SE Michigan and NW Ohio, discusses manufacturer recommendations and how to determine when it’s time to replace cracked fireplace refractory panels. […]

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