Sootmaster Chimney Sweep Smyrna GA
With over 30 years of experience, Sootmaster Chimney Sweep Smyrna is dedicated to giving you the best experience when dealing with your chimney and fireplace system.
“Nobody gets there faster than us or better prepared. Over 100 years of combined experience!”
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Who is Sootmaster Chimney Sweep Smyrna?
We are a full-service chimney sweep company. Thirty years ago, The cost of home heating was on the rise and so was chimney fires. Smyrna had a shortage of chimney sweeps and it was a struggle to receive quality work in a reasonable timeframe. This caused many to stop using their fireplaces, or attempt to do it themselves. We knew we had to do something. That is why we pride ourselves on having the quickest response time in the industry, back our repairs with industry-leading warranties, and do everything in our power to go above and beyond your expectations every time.
UNDER OUR GOAL
Our goal is to service chimneys and to make them safe. To provide inspections and cleanings, at a reasonable price to help prevent chimney fires, and keep carbon monoxide flowing up and out your chimney instead of flowing into your home. We solve problems such as water leaks that can cause your biggest investment to end up in ruins. We repair chimneys and fireplaces to keep them in a condition that is safe to burn. We humanely remove wildlife and fumigate for fungus and bacteria to ensure your home is clean and you are healthy.
Our Promise to Smyrna GA
Our Promise is to build a relationship with the people we serve because we want to have the privilege of being your chimney sweep. We’ll accomplish this by doing what it takes to exceed your expectations and by providing the best service offered by any chimney sweep company.
That’s Why at Sootmaster Chimney Sweep Smyrna We:
- Always call in advance with any hold-ups or inconveniences
- Keep the fireplace area as clean as we found it by tarping off the fireplace area and using vacuums made to collect falling debris.
- Have the quickest response times in Smyrna!
Sootmaster strives to be the resource for fire safety and fireplace enjoyment education and is always more than happy to answer questions and provide tips.
Cold Chimney Syndrome
If the air in the chimney is too cold, that cold air could block the warm air from going out the chimney. This causes the replacement air (air that draws into the fire) not to be supplied to the fire, with no updraft air won’t move to fuel the fire and causes it to go out. Or it could be that your firewood isn't dry enough to start a hot fire and get a good updraft., or it is freezing cold and your fireplace is on an outside wall. It may be that you need more small pieces of tinder to get the fire going. Your damper may not be open all the way or not working correctly. A professional chimney sweep can find and install the proper one for your chimney as well as give your fireplace an inspection to see why your chimney is staying so cold.
Chimney Terms You Should Also Know
Your chimney is an important part of your home. The chimney system ventilates smoke and dangerous gases, keeping your home and family safe. Here are some chimney and fireplace terms to know so that you can look out for components that need repair.
Firebox
The firebox is the area of the fireplace in which the fire actually burns. This is where the logs are placed and ignited. The firebox is lined with firebrick that withstands extreme heat.
Hearth
Another important component of a fireplace and chimney system is the hearth. The hearth surrounds the fireplace. Its purpose is to protect the immediate area around the fireplace, such as the floor, safe from extreme temperatures.
Damper
The metal plate that opens and closes the flue is called the damper. The damper can seal the chimney when a fire is not burning to eliminate drafts. It can also be adjusted during a fire to control how much oxygen reaches the fire.
Flue
The flue is the shaft inside your chimney through which smoke and other combustion debris exits your home.
Flue Liner
Flue liners, or chimney liners, prevent combustion debris from damaging the interior of your chimney.
Smoke Chamber
A smoke chamber sits just above the firebox and underneath the flue. The smoke chamber guides smoke and gases from the fireplace and up the flue.
Cap
A chimney cap is a metal fixture that covers the opening of the chimney. Chimney caps typically have a solid top that prevents rain, debris, and animals from entering your flue. The sides consist of small, grate-like openings to allow for ventilation.
Crown
The chimney crown covers the entire top of the chimney to prevent water from running into the chimney. Chimney crowns can be constructed from metal, concrete, or stone.
Flashing
Flashing is a piece of metal that connects the roof to the chimney. The flashing creates a watertight seal around the bottom of the chimney so that water cannot soak into the brick.
Learning these important chimney terms will give you a better idea of what to look out for when it comes to chimney maintenance. Knowing what part of the chimney system is having issues can give you a better idea of what your chimney repair might entail. If you’re having any issues with your chimney or fireplace, give the experts at Sootmaster a call to schedule an inspection.
