2018

All About Wood Stove Fireplace Inserts

Now that colder weather is starting to arrive here in the Albany area, homeowners are starting to get their heating systems ready for winter and looking for ways to increase their heat but decreasing costs. One of the most popular hearth heating appliances with the lowest energy efficiency is the traditional masonry fireplace. So much […]

We Can Restore Your Clay Tile Flue Liner with HeatShield

If you have a masonry chimney, chances are it has a clay tile flue liner. Although this type of liner is durable and long-lasting, the tiles can suffer from spalling and other damage over time. When the tiles are cracked, chipped, loose, and missing, the gaps left behind in the liner are dangerous and unsafe. […]

Benefits of Wood Stove Fireplace Inserts

Although you love your old wood-burning masonry fireplace, you realize that it needs to be updated before this winter because of its low energy efficiency and it’s poor heating performance. Over the past several winter seasons, your utility bills have increased each year because you have had to use your HVAC unit more often to […]

All About Chimney Inspections

When you own a home with a chimney, you take on the responsibility of ensuring it works safely and efficiently. Before you light the first fire of the year, it is essential to know if there are issues that could lead to dangerous situations. This includes a chimney fire or a carbon monoxide leak. Since […]

Avoiding a Stinky Chimney

Although your chimney is the last thing on your mind this summer, an unpleasant odor coming from your fireplace can be a reminder. Every summer, Champs Chimney Service get our share of calls from customers about stinky chimneys. For the past 17 years, we have been taking care of the chimneys in the Albany area. […]

Why You Should Own a Retractable Awning

One of your favorite summer activities is entertaining your friends and family outdoors on your back patio. However, the weather can be just too hot and sunny here in Upstate New York to host any barbecues out there during the daytime. If you find yourself wishing your patio had some shade, a retractable awning is […]

All About Level 2 Real Estate Chimney Inspections

When you buy a home, you might think that the home inspector’s report is all that you need to be certain that there are no existing problems with the house. However, if the home has a chimney and fireplace system, you will need to schedule a Level 2 real estate chimney inspection. These must be […]

For more than 17 years, Champs Chimney has been assisting residents in Albany, Troy, Ballston Spa, and the neighboring communities with all of their chimney and fireplace needs. We’ve developed a loyal following as a result of our honest and fair way of doing business. In fact, our goal is to strive for the complete...