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GoldenFlue cleans and inspects chimneys, dryer vents and air ducts for homeowners throughout Brooklyn, from Bay Ridge and Sunset Park to Midwood and Ditmas Park. We follow the NFPA 211 guidance of a yearly chimney inspection, check liners during oil-to-gas conversions, and recommend duct cleaning only when there's a real reason for it.
GoldenFlue Chimney Services cleans and inspects chimneys, flues, dryer vents and air ducts for homeowners across Brooklyn. Many homes here are older row houses, semi-detached houses and small multifamily buildings with masonry chimneys that serve a boiler, a fireplace, or both. Our certified technicians focus on keeping those systems clear, venting properly and ready for the heating months.
Chimney Cleaning and Yearly Inspections
The NFPA 211 standard calls for chimneys, fireplaces and vents to be inspected once a year. Even a chimney that only serves a gas boiler can collect debris, nesting material or crumbling mortar that blocks the flue. We clean the flue, check the firebox, damper, crown and cap, and tell you plainly what we found.
Inspections come in three levels, and we'll explain which one fits your situation:
- Level 1: a routine check when nothing about the system has changed.
- Level 2: when you add a new appliance, switch fuels, or buy or sell the home.
- Level 3: when a suspected hidden hazard can only be reached by opening part of the chimney or building.
Oil-to-Gas Conversions and Chimney Liners
When a New York City building converts its boiler from oil to gas, the chimney has to be evaluated as part of that work. A new liner is often needed, because gas exhaust produces acidic condensate that can corrode a masonry flue. If you're planning a conversion, we can inspect the chimney and explain whether a liner is needed before the new boiler goes in.
Dryer Vent Cleaning
According to the U.S. Fire Administration, failure to clean is the leading factor contributing to clothes dryer fires in homes. In many Brooklyn houses, dryers sit in basements or interior closets with long or bent vent runs, which trap lint more easily. Signs your vent needs attention include clothes taking longer to dry, a laundry area that gets unusually hot, or a burning smell.
Air Duct Cleaning, When It Makes Sense
We'll give you a straight answer about whether your ducts need cleaning. The EPA advises cleaning air ducts when there is substantial visible mold growth, signs of vermin, or excessive dust and debris. It also notes that duct cleaning hasn't been shown to prevent health problems, so we don't present it that way.
The EPA also cautions homeowners to research the process before responding to very cheap advertised offers, and to be careful with chemical treatments. We'll explain what we plan to do, and which products we would use, if any, before we start.
Planning Around Heat Season
New York City's heat season runs from October 1 through May 31, when building owners must keep apartments heated to the city's minimum temperatures. If you own a multifamily home, scheduling chimney and boiler-flue work in late summer or early fall helps you avoid problems once the heat has to stay on.
Brooklyn Communities We Serve
We serve homeowners in Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, Bath Beach, Bensonhurst, Sunset Park, Borough Park, Mapleton, Kensington, Gravesend, Midwood, Windsor Terrace, South Slope, Ditmas Park and Parkville. If your neighborhood isn't listed, ask us whether we can reach you.