[wpvideo qILp5AS2] via Good Morning America CSIA and CSIA Master Chimney Sweep® Michael Segerstrom, of Bridgewater Chimney Sweeps, LLC (Brdigewater, NJ), partnered with Good Morning America to highlight the need for annual chimney inspections and maintenance. All...
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upzUwhxcUnI] Ask Russ – Fielding Homeowner Questions. It’s the end of “winter” and you’re not planning to utilize your fireplace. What kind of maintenance do you need to have done to your system?...
Ever want a digital copy of the Successful Chimney Sweeping manual? How about digital copies of CSIA homeowner brochures allowing you virtually unlimited printing? CSIA is excited to announce we’re taking the digital leap with our manuals and publications. The...
Beginning in January of 2019, CSIA will start recognizing technicians celebrating important certification milestones on a monthly basis. As to not leave out anyone who is celebrating a certification anniversary in 2018, we have decided to honor those folks now....
(er… Fall? Depends where you live – it was in the 30’s a few mornings here in Central Indiana where CSIA is HQ’d) “Busy season” has kicked off for Certified Chimney Sweeps® across the country. Usually from Labor Day through January,...
What would National Chimney Safety Week be without chimney and venting technicians? And how do we ensure that there are plenty of chimney and venting technicians to service the chimneys and heating appliances in the Untied States for years to come? Well, obviously the...
When it comes to chimney and venting safety, there is no greater visual than a chimney fire to support the need for annual inspections by a Certified Chimney Sweep®. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyRKoNNZ-sA] With over 22,000, on average, known chimney...
When many of us think about chimneys and fireplaces, we think of that romantic idea of the wood burning fireplace, when in reality, a lot of us have a gas fireplace, particularly if you live in a newer home. Why do many homes have gas over wood? Why have many people...
(Mr. Woodchuck from ABC’s Full House – all of his jokes involved wood) But seriously folks… What Do You Need to Know When Burning Wood??? To aid in the prevention of chimney fires and carbon monoxide intrusion and to help keep heating appliances and...
What exactly is a Certified Chimney Sweep® doing when they are inspecting your system? We’re glad you asked! We have answers! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10Q6fnia-kU] Level 1 If your appliance or your venting system has not changed and you plan to...
