Category Archives: Tips & Safety

The Importance of Proper Wood Burning Stove Maintenance

By Doctor Flue | Published January 10, 2012

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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Get Prepared!

By Doctor Flue | Published November 17, 2011

With the temperatures dropping (it is that time of year again), Doctor Flue, inc. ® would like to remind you to prepare your fireplace prior to use. Check the quality of your wood (or gas line connections), the integrity of your flue system, and educate children on safety during operation. Tips to Safe Burning Season If you […]

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Do Your Research! Hire Certified Chimney Sweeps

By Doctor Flue | Published February 24, 2011

We highly recommend doing your homeowork before you hire and invite a sweep into your home. There are the websites that have a wealth of information and let you search for nationally certified chimney sweeps. Our favorites are the Chimney Safety Institue of America (CSIA) and the National Chimney Sweep Guild (NCSG). CSIA Recommended Questions to Hire Certified […]

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