Minneapolis Posts

A Few Facts about Home Dryer Fires

April 11th, 2017

When your dryer is running, what you’re probably most concerned about is whether to fold or hang your clothing. Your last thought is that a home’s dryer could cause a potential home fire, but unfortunately, it’s far too common for us to ignore. While we don’t think you should live in fear of a dryer […]

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Why Does Your Fireplace Smoke?

April 3rd, 2017

Does your fireplace send smoke pouring back into your home? It’s not a good sign…but there may be an easy fix!

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Why Do You Need to Have the Dryer Vents Cleaned?

February 20th, 2017

Dryer vent cleaning is an important home maintenance task that can save you thousands of dollars in property damage restoration, and may even save a life.

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Why It’s So Important to Have Certified Chimney Sweeps on the Job

January 17th, 2017

You wouldn’t hire a mechanic to be your doctor—or vice versa—so why would you choose a random “handyman” to clean your chimney? A dirty chimney is dangerous, greatly increasing your chances of a home fire, and it’s something you should have cleaned every year.

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Does Your Family Have a Fire Escape Plan?

January 16th, 2017

Fire safety is an often-neglected topic in households. You teach kids about fire alarms and warn them of the dangers of fires and heat-producing appliances, but you may never take the time to plan what would happen if there were a fire in your home.

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Failure to Clean Dryer Vents Leads to Fires

December 26th, 2016

Dry winter air can intensify the possibility of a home fire. And some of the most inconspicuous things in your home could be responsible for starting a fire that spreads to the outside of your home.

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Plan for Fire Safety in Your Home

December 20th, 2016

We cannot overstate the importance of knowing what to do, and ensuring your family knows what to do, in case of a fire in the home. Planning for fire safety means ensuring you have up-to-date working smoke detectors and fire extinguishers, along with a plan for what to do in an emergency.

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We Use the Chim-Scan System for Chimney Inspections

December 5th, 2016

We want you to have a safe and happy holiday season. But an uninspected chimney can be a serious barrier to this. Spending the holidays around a warm, welcoming fire may seem like the perfect family time, but hidden dangers could lurk in the chimney and fireplace.

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Could You Fall Victim to a Chimney Cleaning Scam?

November 28th, 2016

The average homeowner does not know too much about the chimney that vents byproducts away from the fireplace and the home, aside from the basics.

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