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You can probably come up with reasons to ignore your chimney during the summer while you’re swimming, camping, vacationing, and more. However there are many reasons why you shouldn’t ignore it, and at Black Moose Chimney and Stove we strive to put our customer needs at the highest priority, and part of that is educating […] Read more

There’s nothing worse than a chimney that stinks. Not only is it unpleasant, but a stinky chimney can also be sign of a bigger problem. Depending on the type of odor, you can distinguish between minor problems which are easy to fix, and major ones that require professional repairs. Why Does My Chimney Smell Bad? […] Read more

What would you do if you found a squirrel in your kitchen? How would you react to a family of sleeping raccoons on your bed? Do plump rats tumbling down your chimney have your attention yet? Good. It’s time to put a barrier between you and the Animal Kingdom! Chimneys provide warmth when weather brings […] Read more

Water damage is a headache for those affected. You’re left with a defective chimney and on top of that bills tend to pile up when damage is left undiagnosed. How can you avoid such financial heartache? A practical key to diagnosing chimney leaks lies in keeping one’s eyes open. Constant vigilance is a trait of […] Read more

Chimney liners are the unsung heroes of a chimney. They are put to the test every time you set your oil furnace or boiler to warm up the house, especially on a chilly evening. A chimney liner, also known as flue lining, is a clay, ceramic, or metal conduit that protects chimney walls from heat […] Read more

If you are an owner of a pellet stove, you have chosen an excellent product that provides quality and low-cost heating. Pellet stoves are special stoves that burn small wood-like pellets, producing a steady fire for 24-36 hours between refueling. These devices are cheaper to install and burn cleaner than their traditional wood-burning heater counterparts. […] Read more

Did you know that one of the most harmful environmental hazards to your chimney is melting snow? Temperatures rise as spring arrives, causing snow to melt. This seemingly harmless water then threatens to wreak havoc upon on your masonry investment! The water from melting snow ruins chimneys worldwide because it leaks and seeps into cracks, […] Read more

Are you a service technician looking for a company offering good pay, health benefits, and paid vacation? You’re in luck, we’re hiring for our team! Black Moose Chimney is looking for tradesmen and in-home service technicians near the Antrim/Hillsborough area. Black Moose Chimney is a family-owned, full-service, professional chimney company that specializes in service (sweeping), […] Read more

Chimneys bring their owners warmth and coziness year-round, but if they’re neglected for long, they can have quite the opposite effect. The good news is that by following the following safety tips, any fireplace owner can make their investment safe for the long haul. Tip #1: Check for Chimney Deposits Chimney deposits are residue left […] Read more

It’s that time of year again..  you open the door to the wood stove and smoke rolls into the room.  It doesn’t usually do this, but it’s gotten worse over the past few weeks. Smoking issues in a wood stove can be caused by a myriad of reasons – clogs, warmer outside temperatures, wetter wood […] Read more