As experts on chimneys and fireplaces, we at Old Smokey’s Fireplace & Chimney also understand what heats your house and exits your chimney — burnt fuel. We learn through training and through our multiple encounters with customers in our wide service area. Old Smokey’s hears a lot about the benefits of using wood pellets as fuel for your hearth, fireplace or stove. Today’s pellet-burning appliances burn more cleanly, more effficiently and more powerfully than their predecessors.
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Burning pellets 3/8 to 1 inch long, pellet stoves offer a safe, convenient and very affordable option for heating your home. The pellets used for fuel are typically made of wood or wood chips, but are sometimes composed of nutshells or corn kernels. The relatively low emissions of pellet burning make it a clean and environmentally friendly choice. Furthermore, the 5% to 10% moisture content of pellet fuel compares favorably to seasoned firewood’s moisture content of 20%.
To obtain optimum performance and safe operation, have one of Old Smokey’s trained professionals properly install your pellet-burning appliance. We are proud that our technicians are certified by the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA).
Old Smokey’s can also help homeowners make sure that their chimney is the right size for the stove or appliance they are using to burn their pellet fuel. We can evaluate your chimney to determine if it is properly insulated, needs relining or requires any significant repair or maintenance. Our certified chimney sweep can clean your chimney, as well as confirm that your heating system components are functioning as intended.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) advises that it is critical to follow manufacturer instructions and guidance for operating and maintaining a pellet-fuel appliance. The DOE urges that fans and motors be inspected and maintained and that the flue be regularly cleaned. Old Smokey’s has the skills, experience and expertise for homeowners to get the most from using pellets as your heating fuel.
For more than 20 years, Old Smokey’s dedicated team has been delivering timely and quality service to homeowners in northern Indiana, northern Ohio and mid-Michigan. We serve customers from Elkhart in the west to Ypsilanti in the east, from Lansing in the north to Defiance and Fort Wayne in the south.
Old Smokey’s has received Super Service Awards from Angie’s List, and we are members of the National Chimney Sweep Guild. We are highly trained, dedicated professionals who are pleased to look for new opportunities to improve customer satisfaction. Call us at 260-424-0009 or 800-876-6539 or click here now to schedule an appointment.
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