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Retainers are to be submitted by no later than 6pm the day after a time/date has been assigned. After this deadline, the appointment time/date will be assigned to the next caller. Retainers are fully refunded for cancelations, so long as the MFC office is notified no later than 8am the day prior to an appointment.

Chimney sweeping takes approximately an hour and a half. Wood- burning applications cannot be used within 48 hours prior to an appointment to allow for adequate cool-off time. Chimney sweeping is performed on a per-flue basis, not per chimney, as one chimney may house multiple flues for multiple appliances.

If your chimney isn't dirty enough to merit sweeping, services will be retracted. Most wood-burning applications can consume at least one full cord before servicing is required.

When converting from oil to gas for home-heating, replacing a home-heating appliance, or converting a fireplace from wood to gas, your building department will attach this certificate to the permit application.

Dryer vent cleaning services are performed in tandem with the fireplace chimney inspection.

Dryer vent cleaning services are performed in tandem with the fireplace chimney inspection and sweeping.

For single-family homes, the dryer appliance must be functional, and connected to a duct which terminates outdoors. Ducts venting indoors into garages, basements, and attics will not be serviced.

All caps are comprised of UL-listed stainless steel, and are guaranteed for life against rust and corrosion, regardless of fuel type. Caps are not an in-stock item, as they usually require custom-fabrication. Copper options available.

Top-sealing damper "cap" which takes the place of the original damper located in the throat, above the fireplace opening, and braided steel cable is lowered into the fireplaces, and bracketed into either the left or right side wall for actuation.

All chimney liner installation systems are comprised of UL-listed stainless steel, are guaranteed for life against rust and corrosion, and have a lifetime warrantee (transferrable to new homeowners) provided the homeowner has annual servicing performed. Liner installation requires permits (N.J.A.C. 5:23 1996).