Frequently Asked Questions- Chimney liners, chimney caps and more...

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Maximum Energy Savers  offers a range of chimney cleaning and repair services to keep your chimney safe and efficient. Our services include chimney sweeping, chimney inspection, chimney repair, chimney relining, and more. We use the latest tools and technology to ensure that your chimney is cleaned and maintained to the highest standards. Contact us at 

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The length of a chimney cleaning depends on several factors, including the size of your chimney, the type of fuel you burn, and the amount of buildup inside your chimney. Typically, a chimney cleaning takes between 30 minutes to an hour. However, if there is a significant amount of buildup or if repairs are needed, it may take longer. Our professional chimney sweeps will provide a more accurate estimate of the time needed to clean your chimney during the inspection process.

You do not necessarily need to be present during the chimney cleaning, but we recommend that someone is available to provide access to your home and to answer any questions that the chimney sweep may have. If you are unable to be present during the cleaning, we can arrange for a time that is convenient for you to access your home. Our goal is to ensure that your chimney is cleaned and maintained safely and efficiently, with as little disruption to your schedule as possible.

Your chimney flue is a vital part of your chimneys exhaust. If there are any cracks, blockages or missing flues it can cause exhaust and the byproducts of combustible to vent on the outside of the flue. This can cause many hazardous conditions including chimney fires or CO2 to come back into the house. This is a good reason why annual inspections are needed. If you suspect that something is wrong then you can call us to set up a chimney safety inspection.

Well let me ask you this. Would you drive around with a convertible with the top down in the rain? That answer is going to always be no and the reason is because you do not want to damage the interior. This is the same with a chimney as rain is acidic and over time mixed with the products of combustion can cause the chimney to rapidly deteriorate. Another issue is the critters as they are known to enter through the top of the chimney and build nests or get stuck. A proper chimney cap, preferably a stainless steel chimney cap with an animal and weather guard will stop both the rain and critters from entering. Put up a cap and keep out the... you get it. Contact us to schedule an install.

If there is Black Smoke coming out of your chimney flue then this could be a sign of a defective flue or a blockage that is causing to chimney to improperly vent. Flame needs oxygen and in this case especially with a traditional heating unit a blocked chimney will deprive it of this natural resource. If you have black or heavy smoke coming out of the top of chimney or in the house contact us so we can get you on the schedule.

If you see a white dust around the seems of the pipe and your furnace this is a sign your chimney is not drafting properly. This is a process called oxidation and is normally due to a faulty Chimney flue. This will cause moisture to build up and eventually damage your system and rust your smoke pipe out that attaches from furnace into chimney wall.

Oil is know to be a dirty burning substance. The oil chimney flue is connected to your oil heating system and works as a chimney exhaust for all the byproducts of oil burning fuel. If an oil chimney not properly swept annually these byproducts accumulate producing soot throughout the chimney and the system. This eventually can lead to costly repairs or dangerous situations such as puffbacks, CO2, and even chimney fires. Contact us to set up an inspection or annual sweep!

The simple answer is no. Most heating companies are there to maintain your furnace or burner. This is like going to an oil change shop and asking them to change out your exhaust. They just don't handle these areas. So call us today for a chimney inspection or chimney cleaning!

The simple answer is well would you choose the Mercedes or the kia, (No offense to KIA drivers we love them too). See the 2 ply chimney liner is a thicker chimney liner making the lining system more durable and the fact that it is stainless steel just screams strong to its bones. This is why it carries a lifetime warranty. The smooth-wall helps to create a vortex which will pull the draft up not only enhancing the draft but also the efficiency of the system. In return this means a lining system that will last forever and save you money on your heating bill.