by Steve Sobczak | Dec 19, 2016 | fireplace maintenance
You have found your dream fireplace. You chose a gas fireplace and a CSIA certified chimney sweep to bring it together, bring it in, and set it up. A gas fireplace is low maintenance, but it cannot be confused with no maintenance! In order to get the most out of your...
by Steve Sobczak | Dec 3, 2016 | fireplace maintenance
You have most likely put a lot of thought into your dream fireplace, and there may only be one thing that can make it complete. At The Cozy Flame we recommend our customers in Milford, Connecticut and surrounding areas choose and have glass doors professionally...
by Steve Sobczak | Nov 5, 2016 | fireplace maintenance
Choosing a fireplace is as tedious a job as choosing your dream home. Today there are options that can bring together your home decor and your home heating needs. Efficiency, design, variety, and fuel vary, so it’s important to explore options and choose whatever fits...
by Steve Sobczak | Oct 26, 2016 | fireplace maintenance
Nothing beats the look and feel of a real wood burning fire; however, open hearth fireplaces are one of the most inefficient ways to heat your home. Most wood burning fires lose as much as 90% of their heat up the chimney and have efficiency ratings as low as 5-10%....