The Genesis Blog
Expert tips, guides, and seasonal advice for Seattle homeowners on fireplace care, chimney maintenance, and home safety.
How Often Should You Clean Your Chimney? (Seattle Homeowner's Guide)
Most Seattle homeowners don't clean their chimney often enough. Learn the NFPA-recommended schedule, why PNW weather matters, and warning signs to watch for.
Read moreHealth Risks of Dirty Dryer Vents (Seattle Homeowner’s Guide)
What Genesis Home Services techs actually find inside clogged dryer vents in Seattle — and why it matters for your family’s health and safety.
Read moreGas Fireplace Pilot Light Won't Stay Lit — 5 Causes & Fixes
A gas fireplace pilot that keeps going out is one of the most common repair calls we get. Here are the five most likely causes and what to do about each one.
Read moreWhy Chimney Waterproofing Is Essential in Seattle
Seattle gets over 37 inches of rain per year. Discover why chimney waterproofing is one of the most important — and most overlooked — home maintenance tasks in the Pacific Northwest.
Read moreWhat Affects Chimney Sweep Cost in Seattle? (No Guessing, Just Factors)
Before you book a chimney sweep in Seattle, understand what drives the price — fuel type, creosote level, access, and more. No gimmicks, just honest answers.
Read moreWhat Factors Into Chimney Repair Cost in Seattle?
Chimney repair pricing in Seattle varies widely depending on what's wrong. Here's what affects the cost — from tuckpointing to full crown replacement and flashing repair.
Read moreWhat Affects Gas Fireplace Repair Cost in Seattle?
Gas fireplace repair pricing depends on what's broken, not just that something's broken. Here's what Genesis techs look at when diagnosing your fireplace.
Read moreWhat Goes Into Dryer Vent Cleaning Cost in Seattle and the Eastside?
Dryer vent cleaning pricing in Seattle depends on more than just the service call. Vent length, routing complexity, and what we find inside all affect the final cost.
Read moreWhat Affects Air Duct Cleaning Cost — A Seattle Homeowner's Guide
What actually drives air duct cleaning cost in Seattle — system size, number of vents, contamination, included scope. For our current rates, see our pricing page.
Read moreBird in Your Chimney? Here's What to Do (and What Not to Do) in Seattle
Hear scratching or chirping from your chimney? Before you do anything, find out what kind of bird it is — one species is federally protected and cannot be removed.
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