Episodes

  • Had Your Chimney Swept & The Sweep Gave You Bad News?

    Had Your Chimney Swept & The Sweep Gave You Bad News?
    Nov 20 2022
    Every day it happens, a consumer calls and requests that a chimney sweep come to their home and do a chimney sweep service. But then the homeowner hears bad news, and that there may be more required to enjoy their fireplace than they thought. It is not unusual, and often the customer is unsure how to proceed. Do they follow the recommendations of the technician or do they ignore the advice the technician has provided?   On this episode of The Fireplace Show we will go into the problems that are often encountered, why they exist, and what action the consumer should take.   The Fireplace Show is a presentation of CVC Success Group and is presented to provide consumers with the helpful information they need to enjoy the warmth and romance of the fireplace in their homes. After all nothing is better than coming home from a hard day in a cold world, because Fire Works.   So join us on The Fireplace Show where we answer your burning questions.
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    26 mins
  • Thinking Of Moving To Wood Burning To Keep Warm This Winter?

    Thinking Of Moving To Wood Burning To Keep Warm This Winter?
    Nov 4 2022
    With the rapidly rising cost of fuel this winter many homeowners are looking to move to alternative fuels. As a renewable resource then wood is an excellent choice. But there are a lot of questions and considerations.   In this episode as we address the questions and provide guidance for consumers to make the right choice for their homes, and who should they look to for advice, product and installation.   The Fireplace Show is a presentation presented and sponsored by CVC Success Group, the mission is to assist homeowners in the right information about their chimneys, wood stoves and fireplaces. We look forward to you joining us.
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    39 mins
  • It's Time to Start the Fireplace or Woodstove for Cold Weather

    It's Time to Start the Fireplace or Woodstove for Cold Weather
    Oct 3 2022
    You get ready to enjoy your fireplace, and then you get smoke back into the room, or maybe you have a gas fireplace and it just doesn't work right. Or, perhaps after you use your fireplace, the next day your house smells like ashes. Or any number of issues, and it just ruins the warmth, the comfort and the romance you expected from the fireplace or wood stove experience.   Join us on this episode of The Fireplace Show as we go over common issues that many consumers experience and provide the solutions to the issues.   The Fireplace Show is a broadcast by CVC Success Group, and the mission of the show is to share with consumers how to enjoy their fireplaces and wood stoves. After all, nothing beats coming home from a hard day in a cold world than fire, BECAUSE FIRE WORKS!
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    25 mins
  • Is a Chimney Check On Your Spring Cleaning List?

    Is a Chimney Check On Your Spring Cleaning List?
    May 17 2022
    Join Jerry and his guest Lee Roff of Lords Chimney in Houston Texas as they discuss the reasons why a Chimney Check should be on your home maintenance spring cleaning list.   The Fireplace Show is a production of CVC Success Group hosted by Jerry Isenhour and is presented to assist customers across the USA in understanding their fireplaces, chimneys, and hearth appliances.
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    51 mins
  • How to Make The Right Selection of a New Woodstove in 2022

    How to Make The Right Selection of a New Woodstove in 2022
    May 3 2022
    The maze of available product makes it very difficult to make the best decision as to what product you choose for your home. Join us on The Fireplace Show as host Jerry Isenhour and our guest Sean Kraemer of Holy Smokes Chimney & Fireplace Specialists in Yreka California share how to make the best selection that will work for your home.   The Fireplace Show is a production of CVC Success Group and is a service to consumers across the USA to provide helpful guidance on their fireplaces, chimneys and hearth appliances.
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    29 mins
  • The Search to Make a Better Fireplace

    The Search to Make a Better Fireplace
    Mar 20 2022
    Join us for this episode of The Fireplace Show As your host Jerry Isenhour takes you through the search for a better, more heat productive fireplace. Another great lesson in fireplaces from The Fireplace Show.   The Fireplace is a broadcast by the CVC Success Group with the goal of sharing information with consumers about their fireplaces, chimneys, and hearth appliances. The show is hosted by Jerry Isenhour.
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    22 mins
  • So Your Chimney Sweep Reported You Have Missing Mortar Between The Flue Tiles

    So Your Chimney Sweep Reported You Have Missing Mortar Between The Flue Tiles
    Dec 5 2021
    This week's episode of The Fireplace Show answers the question of why it is a problem if there is mortar missing between the flue tiles in my chimney. This is an often reported issue when a chimney is swept and this week host Jerry Isenhour and his guest Bart Ogden of Homesafe Chimney Service in Wichita explain why this is a major issue that should be corrected.    The Fireplace Show is a weekly podcast brought to you by the CVC Success Group and hosted by industry expert, Jerry Isenhour. Each week you will find new presentations to assist consumers in how to get the most from their fireplaces, wood stoves, gas logs and other hearth appliances. Each and every week a special guest subject matter joins us as we work to educate the consumers in America of fireplace problems and resolutions to the problems.
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • How To Select & Store Your Firewood

    How To Select & Store Your Firewood
    Nov 8 2021
    This weeks episode of The Fireplace Show is all about the selection and storage of your firewood to get maximum enjoyment out of your fireplace and woodstove. Your host Jerry Isenhour and his guest Jeremy Biswell of Fluesbrothers Chimney Service in Kansas City go over all the right procedures to follow for the selection and storage of the right fuel for your fireplace.    The Fireplace Show is a weekly podcast brought to you by the CVC Success Group and hosted by industry expert, Jerry Isenhour. Each week you will find new presentations to assist consumers in how to get the most from their fireplaces, wood stoves, gas logs and other hearth appliances. Each and every week a special guest subject matter joins us as we work to educate the consumers in America of fireplace problems and resolutions to the problems.
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    54 mins