Causes of a Leaky Chimney

The other day, you noticed water stains on the ceiling of your family room. Because the stains are so close to your fireplace, it is clear that you have a leaky chimney. To keep the damage from becoming more extensive, you should contact Ashbusters as soon as possible...

The Reason Why Your Chimney Stinks

When it is summertime in Charleston, the weather can be very hot and humid. Every summer, Ashbusters gets quite a few calls from our customers who need our help with stinky chimneys. The most common cause of the unpleasant odors is creosote, which is worsened by humid...

How a Failing Damper Affects Your Home

This summer, it seems like your HVAC system just is not cooling your home as much as it usually does. Unfortunately, your utility bills have gone up even though you set your thermostat lower than you normally have in years past. Since you had the HVAC system checked...

Why Chimney Caps Are a Must

When you own a home with a fireplace, one of your biggest responsibilities is keeping water out of the chimney. This is one of the specialties that we provide the Charleston area. You can count on our high quality, comprehensive chimney services to keep your home dry....

We Service & Inspect Gas Fireplace Appliances

Have you recently converted to a new gas fireplace insert? One of the major advantages of gas is the low maintenance involved. Not only can do you avoid ash clean up, but the fire burns so much cleaner too. When you burn wood, creosote develops naturally as a residue...