Fireplace Mike

05/20/2026

☀️ It’s 84° outside today… and the last thing most people are thinking about is their fireplace.

That’s exactly why smart homeowners schedule service NOW. 🔥

Every fall, phones start ringing nonstop:
“My pilot won’t stay lit.”
“The fireplace smells weird.”
“It worked last year.”
“We have family coming over tomorrow.”

By then, everyone wants appointments at the same time.

Meanwhile, the homeowners who planned ahead are already done. Cleaned. Inspected. Tested. Ready for the first cold night of the year. ✔️

Your fireplace is one of the few appliances in your home that combines:
🔥 Fire
⛽ Gas
⚡ Electricity
💨 Venting
🏠 Indoor air quality

…and most people haven’t had it professionally serviced in years.

At Fireplace Mike, we don’t do a quick wipe-down and call it good. Our Gold Standard Service is a deep cleaning, safety inspection, testing process, troubleshooting session, and homeowner education appointment all rolled into one.

So while everyone else is thinking about pools, patios, and sunscreen… ☀️🍔🍺

Take 5 minutes and get your fireplace ready before the fall chaos starts.

Future-you on the first 45° Ohio night will be very happy you did. 🍂🔥

Fireplace Mike offers the best fireplace services, repairs & maintenance in the Akron & Canton, OH area. Call our local team today for dependable service!

05/14/2026

Not YouTube University.
Not “my buddy can probably fix it.”
Real fireplace training. Real hands-on education.

These pictures are from professional training on the same gas fireplace systems we work on in homes every day across Northeast Ohio.

Gas fireplaces are a true specialty trade involving combustion, venting, electrical diagnostics, gas pressure, and carbon monoxide safety.

If you owned a high-end car, you probably wouldn’t want the guy who fixes lawnmowers on weekends rebuilding your engine. Same idea here.

At Fireplace Mike, we continue investing in training, certification, and education because homeowners deserve real specialists — not guesswork.

— Fireplace Mike
NFI Certified Gas Fireplace Specialists

05/13/2026

05/12/2026

⚠️ One of the biggest problems we see in the fireplace industry?

People working on gas fireplaces with little to no formal training.

A gas fireplace is not “just a fire.”It combines:🔥 Gas⚡ Electrical💨 Venting & combustion☠️ Carbon monoxide safety

That’s why NFI Certification matters.

At Fireplace Mike, we maintain NFI Certification through testing, professional education, and ongoing continuing education credits (CEUs).

Meanwhile, many people performing fireplace work today have:• No certification• No formal fireplace education• No continuing education

Every year we are called out to correct:• Gas leaks• Improper venting• Melted wiring• Soot damage• Incorrect parts installation• Unsafe setups that homeowners never knew were dangerous

We are not the same.

Before hiring someone to work on your gas fireplace, ask:“Are you NFI Certified?”

🔥 Fireplace Mike📍 Akron • Canton • Portage Lakes⭐ Over 300 Five-Star Reviews🌐 FireplaceMike.com

05/08/2026

⚠️ One of the most dangerous things we see every year?

Fireplaces worked on by people who are NOT actually trained in fireplaces.

And honestly… most homeowners would never know.

The fireplace turns on.
The flame lights.
Everything LOOKS normal.

Meanwhile we find:
🔥 Gas leaks
🔥 Melted wiring
🔥 Venting issues
🔥 Carbon monoxide risks
🔥 Safety systems bypassed
🔥 Incorrect parts installed
🔥 Dangerous soot buildup

Some of the fireplaces in these photos below were left operating like this INSIDE family homes.

This is why NFI Certification matters.

Gas fireplaces are a specialty trade.
Most HVAC companies, contractors, or handymen are NOT trained on fireplace systems — and the good ones will usually admit that.

There is nothing wrong with specializing.

Please take a close look at these real photos from jobs we were called in to correct.

The scary part?
Most of them were still “working.”

— Mike
NFI Certified Gas Specialist
Fireplace Mike

05/06/2026

Did you know a blower can make your fireplace heat your home faster and more efficiently? 👀

A fireplace blower helps push warm air throughout the room instead of letting the heat just hang around the fireplace. Translation: more comfort, better heat circulation, and a cozier home 🔥🏡

✅ Better heat flow
✅ Warms larger spaces faster
✅ Helps maximize your fireplace’s performance
✅ Perfect for chilly Ohio nights ❄️

Thinking about adding a blower to your fireplace? Fireplace Mike has you covered 💪

📞 Call/Text: 234-274-4229
📩 Message us today to schedule your install!

05/05/2026

Looking for someone who wants to learn a trade, work with their hands, and be part of a solid team.

No experience? Perfect—we’ll train the right person 💪

If you’re reliable, motivated, and ready to work… we want to hear from you.

📞 Call/Text: 234-274-4229
📩 Send your resume: [email protected]

Tag someone who should apply 👇

05/04/2026

Elevate Your Space! If your fireplace box is empty, let's change that. Call us now to initiate a consultation and discover new possibilities.

05/01/2026

🔥 Our Gold Standard Service 🔥

This is more than just a quick cleaning — it’s a full service designed to make sure your fireplace is running the way it should.

We go through your entire system to:
✔ Clean and improve flame appearance
✔ Check components for wear
✔ Make sure everything is operating safely
✔ Help your fireplace run more efficiently

A lot of fireplaces we see are “working”… but not performing at their best.

Our Gold Standard Service gets everything back to where it should be — clean, safe, and running strong. 🔥

If it’s been a while since yours has been serviced, now’s the time to stay ahead of it.

📞 (234) 274-4229