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We Serve Upstate South Carolina
For over 40 years, Chim Cheree is proud to have provided superior professional chimney maintenance, repair, and installation services to the Upstate South Carolina region. Located in Greer, we love living in a scenic area that offers 1,001 different things to do, according to Upcountry South Carolina. This time of Read More »
Keeping Your Kids and Pets Safe Around the Fireplace
Having a fireplace involves many responsibilities, especially if you have young children and pets. Even if you do not have kids or pets, you may have younger guests this holiday season who may not be used to being around a fireplace. Of course, you can teach your kids and train Read More »
Dryer Vent Cleanings Are Just As Important As Chimney Sweepings
When you own a home, you must take on the responsibility of maintaining all of the different systems in your house for safety and efficiency reasons. One of these systems that often gets neglected is your dryer vent system. Just like your chimney and fireplace, it is recommended by many Read More »
Chimney Safety Is Not Something to Neglect
To celebrate National Chimney Safety Week with its promoter, the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA), Chim Cheree Chimney Specialists would like to tell you more about chimney and fireplace safety. Never something to neglect, fire safety should always be the first thing in your mind whenever you use your Read More »
Switching the Fuel Type on Your Fireplace May Lead to Flue Problems
Converting your old wood-burning fireplace into a gas heating appliance has become very popular because not only will this fuel change save you money, but the new unit can also heat your home more efficiently. While installing a new gas fireplace insert may seem like an easy do-it-yourself project, you Read More »
Summer Is Perfect for Seasoning Firewood
With the heat of summer in full force, your firewood supply is probably the last thing on your mind; however, the warm months of summer provide an excellent opportunity for you to prepare your firewood to be the best fuel for your winter fires. To burn wood effectively, efficiently, and Read More »
The Anatomy of a Masonry Chimney
If you have a masonry fireplace, the anatomy of its chimney consists of many important parts. Many homeowners are unfamiliar with these parts and their functions. As part of our duties as Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA)-certified chimney sweeps, we at Chim Cheree, The Chimney Specialists like to teach Read More »