Value News Articles - Black Hat Cleaning Services

Peace of Mind for Your Chimney & Dryer Vents

By: Aarika Copeland | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: December 2023

Regular chimney and dryer vent cleaning help prevent home fires.

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Clogged Dryer Vents & Potential House Fires

By: Kathy Smith | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: July 2023

David Harris has spent 45 years providing dryer vent and chimney cleaning services that help homeowners keep their homes safe from clothes dryer vent and chimney fires.

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Black Hat Helps Keep You Safe From Home Fires

By: Value News | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: October 2022

Black Hat Cleaning Services Owner, David Harris, Sr., helps homeowners reduce fire risk. Since 1977, his work has been devoted to helping homeowners stay safe.

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Reduce Your Risk of Home Fire!

By: Value News | Category: Professional Services | Issue: September 2022

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that clogged dryer vents are the cause of more than 15,000 home fires each year. Dryer vent fires cause more than $200 million in damages to homes and properties and can be largely prevented with regular cleanings.

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Spring Cleaning!

By: Kathy Smith | Category: Professional Services | Issue: August 2022

A good spring cleaning is an opportunity to refresh your home and enjoy all the benefits of Oklahoma’s seasonal change.

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Spring Cleaning!

By: Kathy Smith | Category: Professional Services | Issue: July 2022

A good spring cleaning is an opportunity to refresh your home and enjoy all the benefits of Oklahoma’s seasonal change.

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Spring Cleaning!

By: Value News | Category: | Issue: June 2022

Winter has finally faded away and spring colors are in bloom. While it might look restorative outside your home, your chimney and dryer vents may still be dealing with a gloomy, cold weather hangover. A good spring cleaning is an opportunity to refresh your home and enable you to enjoy all the benefits of Oklahoma’s seasonal change. Here are a few reasons why spring cleaning is important: Breathing – Seems like a simple issue considering it’s a necessity of life. But when your home is lingering with creosote and ash the air becomes stagnant, and your respiratory health suffers. A solid spring chimney cleaning improves the air quality of your home and makes you feel better. With a clean-smelling chimney, your mood will improve and you’ll be open to welcoming visitors. Safety - Approximately 23,000 chimney fires occur every year, causing nearly a billion dollars in damage, and potentially the loss of lives. Having your chimney professionally cleaned annually will help you avoid a disaster.

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Spring Cleaning!

By: Value News | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: May 2022

Winter has finally faded away and spring colors are in bloom. While it might look restorative outside your home, your chimney and dryer vents may still be dealing with a gloomy, cold weather hangover. A good spring cleaning is an opportunity to refresh your home and enable you to enjoy all the benefits of Oklahoma’s seasonal change.

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Expert Chimney Cleaning, Black Hat Cleaning has been helping homeowners for over 44 years.

By: Value News | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: December 2021

Get ready for cooler temperatures and a cozy home by first getting your chimney and dryer vent cleaned. Debris like birds’ nests and leaves, and creosote could be lingering as potential fire hazards in your chimney. As for your dryer vent, lint doesn’t just accumulate in your lint trap; it can also build up in your dryer vents. As most of us know, this lint is extremely flammable; it is the build-up of this lint that can lead to dryer fires.

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Fire Prevention and Safety Wood and gas fireplaces need professional attention this time of year.

By: Value News | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: November 2021

Get ready for cooler temperatures and a cozy home by first getting your chimney and dryer vent cleaned. Debris like birds’ nests and leaves, and creosote could be lingering as potential fire hazards in your chimney. As for your dryer vent, lint doesn’t just accumulate in your lint trap; it can also build up in your dryer vents. As most of us know, this lint is extremely flammable; it is the build-up of this lint that can lead to dryer fires.

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Home Fire Prevention Take steps now to help prevent dangerous home fires.

By: Value News | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: October 2021

Get ready for cooler temperatures and a cozy home by first getting your chimney and dryer vent cleaned. Debris like birds’ nests and leaves, and creosote could be lingering as potential fire hazards in your chimney. As for your dryer vent, lint doesn’t just accumulate in your lint trap; it can also build up in your dryer vents. As most of us know, this lint is extremely flammable; it is the build-up of this lint that can lead to dryer fires.

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Spring Cleaning! Great Ways to Keep Your Home Safe and Smelling Great

By: Value News | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: June 2021

Winter has finally faded away and spring colors are in bloom. While it might look restorative outside your home, your chimney and dryer vents may still be dealing with a gloomy, cold weather hangover. A good spring cleaning is an opportunity to refresh your home and enable you to enjoy all the benefits of Oklahoma’s seasonal change. Here are a few reasons why spring cleaning is important

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Spring Cleaning! Great Ways to Keep Your Home Safe and Smelling Great

By: Value News | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: May 2021

Winter has finally faded away and spring colors are in bloom. While it might look restorative outside your home, your chimney and dryer vents may still be dealing with a gloomy, cold weather hangover. A good spring cleaning is an opportunity to refresh your home and enable you to enjoy all the benefits of Oklahoma’s seasonal change.

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Spring Cleaning! Great Ways to Keep Your Home Safe and Smelling Great

By: Value News | Category: Professional Services | Issue: April 2021

Winter has finally faded away and spring colors are in bloom. While it might look restorative outside your home, your chimney and dryer vents may still be dealing with a gloomy, cold weather hangover. A good spring cleaning is an opportunity to refresh your home and enable you to enjoy all the benefits of Oklahoma’s seasonal change.

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How to Prevent Dangerous Home Fires with Black Hat Cleaning Services

By: Value News | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: October 2020

Get ready for cooler temperatures and a cozy home by first getting your chimney and dryer vent cleaned. Debris like birds’ nests and leaves, and creosote could be lingering as potential fire hazards in your chimney. As for your dryer vent, lint doesn’t just accumulate in your lint trap; it can also build up in your dryer vents. As most of us know, this lint is extremely flammable; it is the build-up of this lint that can lead to dryer fires.

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Preventing Dryer Vent & Chimney Fires

By: Macy Goodnight | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: May 2020

Dryer duct cleaning is sometimes overlooked by homeowners but should be a top priority regarding fire safety. Many home fires are caused every year by the lint that gets trapped within the pipes and once ignited can quickly burn throughout a home. David Harris, chimney sweep and owner of Black Hat Cleaning Services, has been in business for over 42 years and also offers air duct and dryer vent cleaning to best optimize the quality of the air and prevent fire hazards. David's signature look is his tall, black top hat, which to him is a symbol of his honesty and dedication to his customers. Click to learn more.

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Trust the Man in the Black Hat

By: Macy Goodnight | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: October 2019

As the weather cools off, many people look forward to bundling up around the fireplace to read a book, watch a movie or spend time with their family, but as soot builds up in the chimney, dust and particles lower the air quality and create a fire hazard. David Harris, chimney sweep and owner of Black Hat Cleaning Services, has been in business for over 42 years and also offers air duct and dryer vent cleaning to best optimize the quality of the air and prevent fire hazards. David's signature look is his tall, black top hat, which to him is a symbol of his honesty and dedication to his customers. Learn more in the October 2019 edition of VALUES News Magazine and at ValueNews.com.

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Chimneys and Roofs are What They Do

By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Professional Services | Issue: July 2014

Founded in 1977 by David E. Harris, Black Hat Cleaning Services has served the Tulsa metro area for 37 years, providing chimney cleaning and repair, air duct cleaning, and dryer vent cleaning and repair.

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Leave Constant Cleaning in the Dust

By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Other | Issue: June 2012

Black Hat Cleaning Services founder David Harris started his business in 1977. The company is family owned and operated.

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Black Hat Cleans Like Magic

By: Joshua Danker-Dake | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: December 2011

Dust in your air ducts can cause allergies and odors. A blocked vent can decrease your dryer’s efficiency or even lead to a fire. A clogged chimney can cause fires or foundation issues.

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Spring Cleaning for Safety

By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: March 2009

Spring cleaning season is officially upon us.

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Helping You Fight Illness

By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: January 2009

It’s definitely that time of year – you and nearly everyone you know have been sick recently. Family members, friends and co-workers are coughing, wheezing and sniffling all throughout the day.

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Over 30 Years of Clean Sweeps

By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: October 2008

David Harris began his Black Hat Chimney Sweep business in 1977.

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Over 30 Years of Clean Sweeps

By: Duane Blankenship | Category: Home Improvement | Issue: September 2008

David Harris began his Black Hat Chimney Sweep business in 1977.

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