Ash Busters Chimney Services LLC

09/01/2026

Now is a great time to schedule your annual chimney maintenance! We know the temps are hot now, but burn season will be here soon. Is your fireplace ready to go?

Call today to schedule! Ash Busters Chimney Services is your locally owned CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep.

08/05/2026

Great information from City of Hays Police and Fire on the importance of Dryer Vent Cleaning and Maintenance!

Why is regular dryer vent cleaning important?
1. Fire Prevention
Lint is highly flammable, and a clogged dryer vent can become a significant fire hazard. Routine cleaning removes accumulated lint and debris, greatly reducing the risk of a dryer-related house fire.
2. Improved Energy Efficiency
A clean dryer vent allows for proper airflow, helping your dryer operate more efficiently. This results in shorter drying cycles, lower energy consumption, and reduced utility costs.
3. Extended Appliance Life
When airflow is restricted, your dryer must work harder to do its job. Regular vent cleaning reduces strain on the appliance, helping to extend its lifespan and minimize the likelihood of costly repairs.
Regular dryer vent maintenance is a simple investment that enhances safety, improves performance, and helps protect both your home and your appliance.

Call today to schedule! (785)-628-3378

When was the last time you checked your dryer vent pipe? 🧺🔥

Across our region, emergency responders have seen a recent uptick in dryer-related home fires. The photo above shows the exterior of a flexible vent hose—but inside is a critical area that often gets overlooked during routine cleaning.

Nationwide, the numbers from FEMA and the National Park Service are alarming:
📊 15,500 dryer fires occur annually across the U.S.
🚑 Causing an average of 10 to 15 deaths and over 300 injuries each year.
💰 Resulting in tens of millions of dollars in property damage.

The leading factor in these fires is failure to clean and maintain the venting system. When exterior vent tubes get crushed behind the machine, kinked, or clogged with lint, heat cannot escape safely and can spark a fire in seconds.

Quick safety checks for your household:
🔍 Inspect the outside of the tube: Ensure your flexible duct line isn't crushed against the wall, cracked, or kinked.
🧼 Clean the lint filter: Empty it before or after every single load.
💨 Clear the ductwork: Vacuum out the exhaust line and check that your outdoor vent hood flap opens freely while the dryer runs.

A 5-minute check can save your home. Share this reminder with friends and family in the area!

07/20/2026

Great feedback from a recent customer on our air duct cleaning and dryer vent services! Interested in either of these services, give us a call. (785)-628-3378

07/17/2026

Regency Fireplace Products Hampton Hi500 Wood Burning Insert

The Hampton Hi500 Wood Insert is available in 2 finishes,
Enamel Timberline Brown or Metallic Black. Both finishes are cast iron, providing additional radiant heating for your home.

With several other customizable options the Hampton Hi500 may be the right choice for you! https://www.regency-fire.com/en/Products/Wood/Wood-Inserts/HI500

Ash Busters Chimney Services LLC is your locally owned Regency Fireplace Products Dealer!
Call today for availability and pricing. (785)-628-3378

07/15/2026

Regency Fireplace Products Hampton Hi500 Cast Iron Wood Insert

Hi500 Wood Fireplace Insert Key Features:
-Large fire viewing area, with heat radiating ceramic glass
-Cast iron exterior provides additional radiant heating
-Heavy duty cast hinges that will never bend or break
-Solid forged steel adjustable cam lock ensures a tight door seal over time
-Front mounted air adjustment & catalytic bypass
-Digital catalytic temperature monitor helps your stove reach maximum burn times & efficiency
-High performance brick-lined firebox reflects heat
-Non-obtrusive air wash curtain keeps glass clean
-Heavy gauge steel log retainers to stop logs from rolling
-110° opening door for easy loading
-Triple-burn technology creates longer and more complete burns
-Backed by the industry’s most comprehensive Limited Lifetime Warranty
-10-year, 100% coverage on original catalyst

https://www.regency-fire.com/en/Products/Wood/Wood-Inserts/HI500

Ash Busters Chimney Services is your locally owned Regency Fireplace Products Dealer! Call today! (785)-628-3378

07/14/2026

Needing to upgrade an out-of-use masonry fireplace? Looking for something more energy efficient? The Regency Fireplace Hampton Hi500 Wood Fireplace Insert may be the option for you!
https://www.regency-fire.com/en/Products/Wood/Wood-Inserts/HI500

This beautiful install shows how a fireplace insert can transform your old masonry fireplace. Ash Busters Chimney Services is your locally owned Regency Fireplace Products Dealer. Call today and see what options we have for you! (785)-628-3378

07/07/2026

We receive calls every summer from customers with an odor coming from their fireplace. It's a little-known fact that while we love our wood-burning fireplaces, they can stink. Especially in the warm-weather months.

This video from the Chimney Safety Institute of America shares why your fireplace stinks and some ideas on what you can do about it.

Having your chimney cleaned can help lessen the smell by removing the creosote from the previous burn season. Call today and schedule! (785)-628-3378

It's a little-known fact that while we love our wood-burning firepl...

07/04/2026

Wishing you a safe, happy, and star-spangled holiday!

06/26/2026

With all of the rain we have received lately we thought an educational video from the CSIA on "What Water Can Do to Your Chimney" might be helpful. Water is the enemy of your masonry chimney! The rain that falls now could be causing major problems for your chimney system that can become apparent when you're ready to use your fireplace.

Call Ash Busters Chimney Services today if you think your chimney may have water damage and schedule an inspection. We are your locally owned and operated CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep! (785)-628-3378

🏠 Homeowners! Water is the enemy of your masonry chimney! The rain...

06/25/2026

Another beautiful wood burning fireplace insert installation. This customer chose the Regency Fireplace Products CI2701. This insert’s flush design takes the wood insert category to a whole new level. Clean lines surround an expansive linear firebox to provide you with a designer look around an impressive fire.

The Regency Pro-Series CI2701 large hybrid wood burning fireplace insert is one of the original Regency inserts that feature Eco-Boost triple burn technology. When the included digital thermometer reaches the right temperature, use the bypass control to engage the catalyst; and watch your fire burn longer and more consistent, while still being environmentally friendly.
Delivering up to 14 hours of heat with a single load of wood!
https://www.regency-fire.com/en/Products/Wood/Wood-Inserts/CI2700

Ash Busters Chimney Services is your locally owned Regency Fireplace Products Dealer! Call today!