Too bad That Plumber isn't the real company name. He's getting some pretty decent press.
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| Author: | Frank Coztansa [ Mon Jan 07, 2013 4:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Chimney sweep/inspection |
House we just got has a fireplace. Had a gas starter, that has since been capped off, Before we do anything with that fireplace we want to have it cleaned, sterilized, and disinfected! No, actually we want it cleaned, but we need to have it inspected as well. Anybody have experience with a company that would service the SW burbs? Good? Bad? Anything we should ask for or about? Thanx! |
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| Author: | Killer V [ Mon Jan 07, 2013 4:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chimney sweep/inspection |
You need a new liner and some masonry work or else your whole house will burn to the ground, even without lighting a fire. That'll be $3000 please. I've used Ashwipe.com and was happy with their work/price. Dunno if they go south though... |
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| Author: | Hatchetman [ Mon Jan 07, 2013 4:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chimney sweep/inspection |
This field is rife with fraudsters IMO. Better get a couple of opinions. |
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| Author: | Douchebag [ Mon Jan 07, 2013 4:20 pm ] |
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbuLCJ65Tb0 |
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| Author: | Chus [ Mon Jan 07, 2013 4:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chimney sweep/inspection |
Ask bigfan. His guy is the best. |
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| Author: | bigfan [ Mon Jan 07, 2013 4:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chimney sweep/inspection |
Chus wrote: Ask bigfan. His guy is the best. Well just built a house with 7 fireplaces in it, but what would I know. |
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| Author: | SomeGuy [ Mon Jan 07, 2013 4:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chimney sweep/inspection |
bigfan wrote: Chus wrote: Ask bigfan. His guy is the best. Well just built a house with 7 fireplaces in it, but what would I know. I just built a house that has 15 fireplaces in it. Afterwards I cooked up a 500 dollar roast in my brand new, gold coated outdoor oven...it costed my 10 g's but I pay for quality. I had Jerry Reinsdorf over for lunch as well, I have some great stories to tell. |
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| Author: | Frank Coztansa [ Mon Jan 07, 2013 4:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chimney sweep/inspection |
bigfan wrote: Chus wrote: Ask bigfan. His guy is the best. Well just built a house with 7 fireplaces in it, but what would I know. |
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| Author: | bigfan [ Mon Jan 07, 2013 4:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chimney sweep/inspection |
SomeGuy wrote: bigfan wrote: Chus wrote: Ask bigfan. His guy is the best. Well just built a house with 7 fireplaces in it, but what would I know. I just built a house that has 15 fireplaces in it. Afterwards I cooked up a 500 dollar roast in my brand new, gold coated outdoor oven...it costed my 10 g's but I pay for quality. I had Jerry Reinsdorf over for lunch as well, I have some great stories to tell. You got the gold coated oven too?? |
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| Author: | Killer V [ Mon Jan 07, 2013 4:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chimney sweep/inspection |
bigfan wrote: Chus wrote: Ask bigfan. His guy is the best. Well just built a house with 7 fireplaces in it, but what would I know. I didn't know that new fireplaces had to be cleaned. |
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| Author: | Chus [ Mon Jan 07, 2013 5:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chimney sweep/inspection |
Killer V wrote: bigfan wrote: Chus wrote: Ask bigfan. His guy is the best. Well just built a house with 7 fireplaces in it, but what would I know. I didn't know that new fireplaces had to be cleaned. Preventative maintenance. It sounds like you need a new fireplace guy. |
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| Author: | Killer V [ Mon Jan 07, 2013 5:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chimney sweep/inspection |
Again. I didn't realize BRAND NEW fireplaces needed to be cleaned. |
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| Author: | Chus [ Mon Jan 07, 2013 5:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chimney sweep/inspection |
Killer V wrote: Again. I didn't realize BRAND NEW fireplaces needed to be cleaned. Sarcasm doesn't always translate in print. It was a jab at bigfan for his comment about my plumber. |
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| Author: | beni hanna [ Mon Jan 07, 2013 5:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chimney sweep/inspection |
Too bad That Plumber isn't the real company name. He's getting some pretty decent press.
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| Author: | Crystal Lake Hoffy [ Mon Jan 07, 2013 6:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chimney sweep/inspection |
I don't have names for places in the SW burbs, but expect to pay $135-$200 for a cleaning and the highly recommend re-installation of the gas starter. |
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| Author: | Don Tiny [ Mon Jan 07, 2013 6:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chimney sweep/inspection |
Killer V wrote: I've used Ashwipe.com and was happy with their work/price. Dunno if they go south though... I refuse to believe there is no euphemism contained in either of those sentences. |
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| Author: | a retard [ Mon Jan 07, 2013 6:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chimney sweep/inspection |
Even though we are on the do not call list we get a call from a chimney sweep a few times a year. I keep telling them we don't have a chimney but they keep calling back. |
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| Author: | Jaw Breaker [ Mon Jan 07, 2013 6:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chimney sweep/inspection |
Don Tiny wrote: Killer V wrote: I've used Ashwipe.com and was happy with their work/price. Dunno if they go south though... I refuse to believe there is no euphemism contained in either of those sentences. I had to look that site up to make sure it was an actual company. I guess it's good if the name is memorable! |
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| Author: | bigfan [ Mon Jan 07, 2013 6:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chimney sweep/inspection |
Crystal Lake Hoffy wrote: I don't have names for places in the SW burbs, but expect to pay $135-$200 for a cleaning and the highly recommend re-installation of the gas starter. Yup, dont worry about testing it, I am sure it's fine. Light up! |
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| Author: | Brick [ Mon Jan 07, 2013 6:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chimney sweep/inspection |
Look at Frank with the subtle brag about being so rich that he can have a fireplace and natural gas in the same house. 
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| Author: | bigfan [ Mon Jan 07, 2013 6:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chimney sweep/inspection |
first rehab I ever did, the plumber checked the gas line with a very sophisticated system. He ran a match along the gas pipe.... He did find a leak! lol.....I also dove for cover when he did. Nope, dont use him anymore, but he is still in biz! |
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| Author: | Crystal Lake Hoffy [ Mon Jan 07, 2013 6:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chimney sweep/inspection |
bigfan wrote: Crystal Lake Hoffy wrote: I don't have names for places in the SW burbs, but expect to pay $135-$200 for a cleaning and the highly recommend re-installation of the gas starter. Yup, dont worry about testing it, I am sure it's fine. Light up! Huh? |
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| Author: | Crystal Lake Hoffy [ Mon Jan 07, 2013 6:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chimney sweep/inspection |
bigfan wrote: first rehab I ever did, the plumber checked the gas line with a very sophisticated system. He ran a match along the gas pipe.... He did find a leak! lol.....I also dove for cover when he did. Nope, dont use him anymore, but he is still in biz! Similar story of an electrician who tested wires by how far he was thrown back. |
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| Author: | Crystal Lake Hoffy [ Mon Jan 07, 2013 6:57 pm ] |
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| Author: | donspiracy [ Mon Jan 07, 2013 7:08 pm ] |
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Frank Coztansa wrote: bigfan wrote: Chus wrote: Ask bigfan. His guy is the best. Well just built a house with 7 fireplaces in it, but what would I know.
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| Author: | KDdidit [ Mon Jan 07, 2013 7:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chimney sweep/inspection |
bigfan wrote: first rehab I ever did, the plumber checked the gas line with a very sophisticated system. He ran a match along the gas pipe.... He did find a leak! lol.....I also dove for cover when he did. Nope, dont use him anymore, but he is still in biz! Go with the sophisticated soapy water bubbles instead. |
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| Author: | Chus [ Mon Jan 07, 2013 7:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chimney sweep/inspection |
KDdidit wrote: bigfan wrote: first rehab I ever did, the plumber checked the gas line with a very sophisticated system. He ran a match along the gas pipe.... He did find a leak! lol.....I also dove for cover when he did. Nope, dont use him anymore, but he is still in biz! Go with the sophisticated soapy water bubbles instead. Underrated. There is always the electronic leak detector. |
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| Author: | Elmhurst Steve [ Mon Jan 07, 2013 8:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chimney sweep/inspection |
Frank Coztansa wrote: House we just got has a fireplace. Had a gas starter, that has since been capped off, Before we do anything with that fireplace we want to have it cleaned, sterilized, and disinfected! No, actually we want it cleaned, but we need to have it inspected as well. Anybody have experience with a company that would service the SW burbs? Good? Bad? Anything we should ask for or about? Thanx! The best course of action would be to contact your local Fire Department. Often, they have a couple guys that do this kind of work as a side job. If not, they will give you a reccomendation for someone that in solid. Just call the NON-EMERGENCY number! |
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| Author: | Darkside [ Mon Jan 07, 2013 9:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chimney sweep/inspection |
bigfan wrote: first rehab I ever did, the plumber checked the gas line with a very sophisticated system. He ran a match along the gas pipe.... He did find a leak! lol.....I also dove for cover when he did. Nope, dont use him anymore, but he is still in biz! Actually, it's not terribly unusual to do this. I personally perfer bubbles. That being said, it's not unusual, no particularly dangerous. |
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| Author: | jimmypasta [ Mon Jan 07, 2013 9:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Chimney sweep/inspection |
My guy farted along the pipe. |
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