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Grogg’s Home Service announces purchase of Keeling Chimney Service

PARKERSBURG — Grogg’s Home Services announced the acquisition of Keeling Chimney Service, a local, family-owned partnership that has been servicing the Mid-Ohio Valley area for eight years.

Keeling Chimney specializes in the maintenance and restoration of chimneys and fireplaces in residential and industrial buildings. The chimney is an important ventilation system that allows smoke, toxins and dangerous fumes to escape the home.

The purchase of a chimney cleaning company aligns with Grogg’s Home Services’ goal of providing customer service for the entire home, according to Tim Hanlon, a co-owner of Grogg’s.

With more than 25,000 chimney fires per year occurring in the United States causing over $125 million in damage, chimney cleaning should not be overlooked, he said. Grogg’s is proud to begin offering this service to improve the overall safety and air quality of our customers’ homes, Hanlon said.

“Partnering with Keeling Chimney Service just made sense for us,” Hanlon said. “We were already committed to ensuring our customers’ homes are heated safely and efficiently, so chimney safety is just a good fit.”

The bottom line is a safe heating source, water heater, a clean dryer vent and a well-maintained and inspected chimney will reduce the chance of a fire, he said.

“We can now help our customers with all those services. Plus, we also have the capability to inspect and repair home wiring, and we all know that electrical fires are another leading cause of structure fires,” Hanlon said.

Jim Keeling of Keeling Chimney Service will be joining Grogg’s. Keeling also worked for the Parkersburg Fire Department.

“Having been a firefighter for the last 18 years, I’ve seen numerous chimney and dryer-related fires, so I know first-hand the devastating outcome of neglecting your chimneys, flues, fireplaces, and vents,” Keeling said.

Grogg’s Home Services is a local, family-owned and operated business specializing in HVAC services, electrical, plumbing and windows, among other services. Grogg’s been in business for 49 years, Grogg’s is among the largest and most successful HVAC companies in West Virginia.

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