by Jim Ray | Apr 16, 2019 | Masonry Damage
Most homeowners are thinking about summer. Flower beds are being planted and lawns are being prepped. While you’re planning your summer and completing your spring cleaning list, don’t forget your chimney. After a long winter of use, it may have damage that should be...
by Jim Ray | Mar 28, 2019 | Chimney Liner
Your chimney liner is one of the most important parts of the chimney system. The liner is a barrier that keeps your home and your family safe while your fire is burning. The Liner -Keeps the fire, heat, and gases inside the chimney. -Properly sizes the flue for...
by Jim Ray | Mar 13, 2019 | Flashing
We’re all glad that winter is nearly over, but just around the corner is the rainy season. Spring showers help gardens and wilderness flourish, but it isn’t great for your chimney system. After a long winter, your chimney may have damage that has gone unnoticed. This...
by Jim Ray | Feb 28, 2019 | Chimney Inspection
Our customers, friends, and neighbors in and around the Texas Panhandle depend on West Texas Chimney and Venting Solutions for chimney care, including diagnostics. When a problem arises with a chimney, it is sometimes quite noticeable. Other times it can go on for...
by Jim Ray | Feb 15, 2019 | Dryer Vents
About 71 million US households have a clothes dryer. These units make life easier, but it can also put your family in danger. If you have a clothes dryer that is not professionally installed, your dryer vent may not a safety hazard. Only certified professionals know...
by Jim Ray | Jan 30, 2019 | Stoves
The few weeks before spring weather arrives are some of the coldest of the year. As we pass through January and move into February, it’s important that you do all you can to stay warm, while also staying safe. If you have an old fireplace that needs revitalization or...
by Jim Ray | Jan 16, 2019 | Chimney Leaks
What’s a dream home without a dream fireplace? Your fireplace may be the reason you bought your home. It’s the reason why many homeowners choose a certain house over others. In fact, many homeowners and realtors can tell you that a fireplace is the selling point of...
by Jim Ray | Dec 27, 2018 | Fireplace Ash
Throughout winter your fire will produce byproducts, including soot, creosote, and ash. Your chimney professional will occasionally clean away the soot and creosote during routine chimney sweeps, however the ashes need to be removed on a regular basis in order to keep...
by Jim Ray | Dec 13, 2018 | Blower Door Testing
At this time of year homeowners begin to see a change in utility costs and wonder how to save money. You may not be running the air conditioner through the winter, but it can be just as costly to heat it. You don’t have to rebuild your fireplace to save money, and you...
by Jim Ray | Nov 30, 2018 | Heatshield
Your chimney is as important to us as it is to you. It’s our goal to help homes in our service area stay safe and sound this winter and year-after-year. Our commitment to chimney and fire safety is why we are determined to offer the best services in Amarillo,...
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