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Before firing up your fireplace and chimney for the winter season, the fall is the perfect time to do a little checking to make sure everything is in order. Felgemacher Fireplace Shop of Buffalo, NY, would like to share our five-step fall fireplace maintenance checklist to help you get your system ready to take on Read more

One of the most enjoyable winter activities is being in the company of family and friends in a warm and inviting atmosphere that only a fireplace can provide. However, for many folks, their existing fireplace may no longer be an efficient home heating source. With heating costs expecting to soar this winter, there has never Read more

Winters in Buffalo, NY, Rochester, NY, and all points in between can be brutal. They can also be expensive when it comes to paying for fuel to heat your home. A good way to combat high fuel costs is with a new fireplace insert or heating stove that actually conserves energy rather than wastes it. Read more

Walk down just about any neighborhood in downtown Rochester or Buffalo on a snowy winter day, and you will see puffs of smoke like floating clouds flowing out of chimneys as the scent of burning wood fills the crisp morning air. The warmth of your gas or wood-burning fireplace inside the house will take the Read more

Most homes in the Greater Buffalo and Rochester areas have at least one fireplace for primary or supplemental heating in the winter. Winters here can be long and harsh, so relaxing in the living room with a nice cup of cocoa and the glowing fireplace flames is a peaceful way to warm the soul. Whether Read more

Since summers in Buffalo and around the Western New York area can be mild with cool evenings in the 60s, many folks wonder if they should be using the fireplace. The good news is that with proper maintenance and regular chimney sweeping, you can use your gas or wood-burning fireplace any time of year, even Read more

After a long cold winter, folks in Buffalo, Rochester, and Western New York look forward to stashing their winter clothes to enjoy the warm, sunny weather. It’s the perfect time for long walks in the park, backyard barbecues, going for a swim, and family picnics. But, of course, summer is also the ideal time for Read more

Although they are typically tucked out of sight, every chimney in Western New York needs an active damper to vent the smoke and exhaust and to keep rain, debris, and pests out of the fireplace and the house. If you’re not familiar with the damper in your traditional or prefabricated fireplace in your Rochester home, Read more

With thunderstorm warnings and snow still impacting unseasonably cool temperatures throughout the Greater Buffalo and Rochester regions, it’s hard to believe it is spring. However, the cool weather we are experiencing late into the season will eventually result in warmer weather. Before you know it, the sun will be shining, the flowers will be blooming, Read more

For many homes in Rochester and throughout Western New York, the fireplace is the heart and soul of the living space. It’s where families gather to celebrate the joys of the cold winter season. However, many older homes have fireplaces that are deteriorating and have lost their charm. When you upgrade the fireplace, you can Read more