We’re 2022 Torch Award Winners

Advance Chimney Specialists is beyond thrilled and honored to have won the Torch Award, a prestigious honor given out by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) for demonstrating exceptional commitment to ethical business practices and customer service. As a chimney and...

Can I Burn My Christmas Tree in My Fireplace?

After the presents are unwrapped and the decorations are taken down, you’ve got a tree to dispose of. If you enjoyed a live Christmas tree this season and are fortunate enough to have a wood-burning fireplace or stove in your home, burning your tree might seem like an...

Fireplace Holiday Safety Tips

As the holidays approach, you want to be thinking about the delights of family and home, creating cozy spaces to escape winter days, and gathering with friends – not home hazards. Yet, practicing good fireplace safety is a task for all seasons. And while it may...

How to Avoid Creosote Buildup & Chimney Fires

Chimney fires pose a serious threat to homes and families, and doing what you can to avoid them is imperative. Creosote is one of the primary reasons why chimney fires happen which means, to prevent fires from bursting out in your chimney, it’s crucial to have...

The Many Benefits of Top-Sealing Dampers

Fireplaces can significantly boost a home’s interior value, and they can play a big role in heating your home during the colder months, allowing you to lower your heating bills in the process. Because of this, investing in professional chimney and fireplace care is a...

Is Your Chimney Leaking?

It’s officially springtime, and we’re definitely experiencing those classic spring rains throughout the Pittsburgh area. And while these rains help to hydrate our lawns and gardens before the hot summer months, there are other areas of your home that...