by Bob Ferrari | Oct 5, 2020 | Wood Burning Basics
Thanks to recent federal regulations, wood heaters are required to be more energy-efficient. The 2020 EPA certified stoves are different than their predecessors. There is less human control over the air intake. The emission standards are very strict. Getting wood...
by Bob Ferrari | Jul 24, 2020 | Swamp Coolers
Here in Northern California, it can get quite hot, despite the close proximity to the ocean. In fact, in the late summer months, it’s not uncommon to see temperatures as high as the 90s, and sometimes we exceed 100 degrees! Fortunately, here at White Glove Chimney, we...
by Bob Ferrari | Jul 15, 2020 | Swamp Coolers
Did you know there was a way for you to get more efficiency from your cooling system, while saving money on your monthly bills? If this sounds like a good route for you, then it may be time to consider a swamp cooler for your home. These systems offer a wide range of...
by Bob Ferrari | Apr 8, 2020 | Chimney Sweep Education
The typical image of a chimney sweep in the United States is of a soot-covered guy who stands on a roof and runs a brush up and down the chimney. Some would add the happy go lucky image of Bert in Mary Poppins. While, unfortunately, many sweeps are exactly this image,...
by Bob Ferrari | Mar 31, 2020 | Chimney Leaks
When it comes to a system as big as the chimney, there are many parts and things that can go wrong with them. A common chimney problem—one that can arise during any season—is a leaky chimney. Chimney leaks are especially problematic because they are hard to detect and...
by Bob Ferrari | Mar 26, 2020 | COVID-19
We Stand For A Warm, Secure, and Healthy Home That has always been our mission statement. We understand and recognize the Coronavirus is a very serious problem. We take your health and safety very seriously. Because of that, we want you to know about the precautions...
by Bob Ferrari | Feb 29, 2020 | Ash Removal
We’re only halfway through burn season, and if you’re burning wood in your fireplace, insert, or stove, you likely have a lot of ashes to show for it. In order to maintain a safe fireplace, you must remove the ash from your firebox regularly, otherwise, you’re looking...
by Bob Ferrari | Jan 28, 2020 | Dryer Vent
Now that the holiday season is behind you and before you settle in for your Long Winter’s Nap, make sure you’re taking care of your clothes dryer vents. January is the most dangerous month for homes as this is the time that house fires are at their peak for the year....
by Bob Ferrari | Dec 7, 2019 | Home safety tips
Winter has come and there is plenty to worry about between Christmas, New Year’s, home heating, and tax season! During one of the busiest times of the year, many important things can be overlooked. Because of this and many other factors, it is the cold season that...
by Bob Ferrari | Nov 7, 2019 | Cold Chimney Fires
When the weather turns cold, the first thing many homeowners want to do is to light the fire. Unfortunately, when the weather is cold and the house is cold, the chimney is also cold! Oftentimes when the house is warm from central heating, the chimney is still cold,...
