"Mind Your Chimney" Monday!
March 24, 2025
Spring = Animals in Your Chimney Season
As the weather gets warmer, we come into prime animal mating season. To prevent an incident, have us out sooner than later to ensure your chimney cap is adequate to keep out critters. If you find yourself hearing strange noises from the chimney or fireplace, you already have some critters in there. Our friends at Saner Solutions can help with any animal removal needs, give them a call at (330) 980-1572. Then call (330) CHIMNEY to have us out to clean up the mess and cap the chimney off to avoid another incident!
Raccoons, squirrels, birds, and other animals nesting in chimneys pose significant risks to both humans and pets. These animals can carry diseases such as rabies, leptospirosis, and parasites like fleas and ticks, which can spread into the home. Their nesting materials and droppings create fire hazards and can block proper ventilation, leading to dangerous carbon monoxide buildup. Additionally, distressed or trapped animals may become aggressive if they enter the living space, posing a direct threat to both residents and pets. Pets, especially curious cats and dogs, may be exposed to bites, scratches, or disease when encountering these intruders. To prevent these risks, homeowners should install chimney caps and regularly inspect their chimneys for signs of wildlife activity.
Ohio Chimney Co. is a family owned, third generation business that has been around since 1981. Pictured above is all three generations to have owned and operated the business, bottom center is the man who started it all Dave Taylor, top left is second generation owner David Taylor, top right is current owner and third generation operater Corey Taylor Flowers. We are proud to be family owned for over 40 years and thankful for each and every customer who has supported us along the way! From the Ohio Chimney Co. family to yours, here is to 40 more years of keeping our valley residents safe! Feel free to check out our awesome customer Google reviews from over the years! Thank you all for the continuous support!
We promise we aren't the chimney police *but* the National Fire Protection Agency states that each flue "shall be inspected annually". If you have gone more than a year without an inspection of your chimney, you are officially overdue! Thankfully, you have us here at Ohio Chimney Co to help you out with that! All of our inspection technicians are certified chimney sweeps and are ready to inspect your chimney. Whether the chimney services a fireplace, multiple fireplaces, or a hot water tank/furnace, we are the company for you! We find all sorts of issues with chimney systems including blockages creating a venting issue (this means CO in your home!), major creosote buildup (which can cause a chimney fire!), water intrusion from the chimney into the home, even animals like birds, bats, squirrels, and raccoons! Be diligent with your inspection schedule and ensure that it becomes one of your routine home maintenance tasks.
We recommend the homeowner complete this self inspection of the hot water tank grommets every 6 months to ensure that there are no venting issues within the chimney. If the grommets on the hot water tank are melted or warped, it indicates that there is a blockage or other inadequate venting issue. Call (330) CHIMNEY or (330) 244-6639 right away to schedule an inspection of your chimney if you notice anything but flat flush grommets on the hot water tank! Fire code recommends an annual inspection performed by a certified sweep but routinely checking it yourself will keep your family more safe and secure!