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Recent Examples of chimneyArchitecturally, Crowley wanted to use different styles of thatch with big chimneys and colorful and intricately dyed tulip carvings.—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 23 Nov. 2024 All of those parts, plus the chimney sections, pack inside the stove for transportation.—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024 That being said, chimney cleaning is another task that should be handled by a professional who specializes in that area and has the right tools and knowledge to do it safely and effectively.—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2024 In 2017, Palace even nodded to its popularity by tweeting a video of its chimney puffing white smoke — ‘Vatican-style’ — in anticipation of the announcement of Frank de Boer as manager.—Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 28 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for chimney
Worn or poorly adjusted and maintained combustion devices (e.g., boilers, furnaces) can be significant sources, or if the flue is improperly sized, blocked, disconnected, or is leaking.
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American-Statesman,
11 June 2024
Catch up quick: Capturing the carbon from the flues of plants, like gas, coal and ethanol, and storing it underground (called CCS) has long been technically but not economically feasible, and in development.
For instance, in a furnace the pilot light ignites a larger burner at the beginning of a heating cycle, then the heat produced by the burner is distributed throughout the home by an internal fan and a series of ducts and vents.
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Nov. 2024
Before the first freeze moves in, Coloradans should have their home evaluated for leaky ducts, drafts around doors and windows, fireplace dampers and other areas where air might escape.
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