Gas fireplace service
Sweep & inspection
Caps & crowns
Flue relining
Masonry repairLevel 1 sweep and inspection to the NFPA 211 annual standard - flue, crown, cap, and flashing checked and photographed
Chimney sweep logs do not sweep chimneys. They loosen some creosote - which then falls where a brush and vacuum still have to collect it.
Why New Braunfels Homeowners Choose Gelco Chimney Cleaning
We provide independent Gelco chimney cleaning service in New Braunfels, and what sets our Gelco work apart is diagnosis first: we assess the flue and the damper on their actual condition, not on what a sales sheet wants us to sell. We are an independent local service provider, not a Gelco dealer or authorized agent, and we’re not affiliated with or endorsed by Gelco. That independence is the point. A Gelco top-sealing damper that won’t seat, a cap screen that’s rusted through, or a smoky firebox on a calm Hill Country evening gets looked at by technicians who work on these components regularly. Call (888) 401-6898. We answer 24/7, with fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday.
Why Trust Beacon Chimney Sweep for Your Gelco Chimney Cleaning?
Our technicians have up to 12 years of experience, and that time shows in the small things: knowing how a Gelco top-sealing damper’s cable should feel when it’s running true, or why an aftermarket gasket on one of those lids tends to leak again within a season or two. When the exact fit matters, we use Gelco OEM gaskets, hinges, cables and cap hardware. Aftermarket seals on top-sealing dampers are a common source of repeat leaks, and we’d rather solve a problem once.
Warranty-safe service matters here as much as part quality. We work in a way that respects the way the assembly was built, so a repair doesn’t create a new problem somewhere else in the system. We handle the three things a chimney actually needs – sweeping, inspection, and repair – so a problem found during a sweep doesn’t send you hunting for a second contractor. Duct tape and hardware-store improvisation have no place on a damper lid that has to seal against air and water. We’ll tell you what we found, what it means, and what it’ll take to fix it.
Styles & brands we work with
- Sweep & inspection
- Caps & crowns
- Flue relining
- Masonry repair
- Gas fireplace service
Common Gelco Chimney Cleaning Problems We Fix in New Braunfels
Gelco components fail in predictable ways, and knowing the pattern saves guesswork. Here are the ones we see most in New Braunfels.
- Top-sealing damper gaskets that stop sealing. Heat cycling hardens the seal over a few seasons, so the lid no longer sits flat against the frame. The chimney then leaks air even when “closed,” and on a humid Central Texas spring day it can pull damp air and sometimes water down the flue. A new seal and a properly seated lid usually fixes it.
- Damper hinges and cables that bind. The hinge and cable linkage corrodes or stiffens with age, leaving the lid stuck part-open or part-closed. You’ll notice the cable doesn’t move smoothly or the lid sits crooked. Left alone, the binding gets worse and the linkage can stop being serviceable.
- Cap screens and mounting legs that rust or loosen. Screens rust through and mounting legs work loose in wind. Once the screen fails, birds and debris get past the cap and into the flue – and a blocked flue is a real hazard, not a nuisance.
- Liner and connector joints working loose at the collar. On wood-burning setups, joints at the flue collar loosen or show corrosion where creosote and moisture collect. This is the spot where a small problem can become a serious one, so it gets checked from the top down with a camera.
- Glass door and screen assemblies that stop sealing or close roughly. Hardware loosens over time, the door stops sitting flush, and the firebox loses control of its own draft. Smoke drifts into the room instead of up the flue.
None of these are exotic failures. They’re the ordinary wear of components that live in heat, cold, and humid air – and most are repairable when they’re caught before the damage spreads.
Gelco Parts & Our Repair-vs-Replace Approach
When the exact fit matters, we use Gelco OEM gaskets, hinges, cables and cap hardware. That preference is deliberate: aftermarket seals on top-sealing dampers are a common source of repeat leaks, and we’d rather not see the same chimney twice for the same reason. Where an assembly is sound, we repair it. Where the lid or frame is warped, rusted through, or the linkage is no longer serviceable, replacement is the honest answer, and we’ll say so plainly.
Our rule is simple. If the frame and lid are in good shape, repair the assembly. If the metal has lost its integrity, replacing it protects the whole chimney. We don’t stock or sell genuine Gelco parts as a dealer – we install quality parts that fit the equipment properly. That keeps the decision on the condition of your chimney, not on what’s sitting on a shelf. Call (888) 401-6898 if you want an honest read on whether your Gelco damper or cap needs repair or replacement.
Our Gelco Service Process – Step by Step
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Diagnosis. We start with a chimney inspection, checking the flue with a camera and looking closely at the Gelco components – damper seating, gasket condition, hinge and cable movement, cap screen and mounting legs. You get a clear picture of what’s actually wrong.
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Repair or Install. Depending on what we find, we free or replace binding linkage, reseat the lid with a new seal, replace cap hardware, or install a replacement assembly where the original is past saving.
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Test. We operate the damper through its full range, confirm the lid seats flat, check the draft, and verify the cap screen and crown are intact before we call it done.
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Warranty-Safe Follow-Up. We leave you with a plain-language summary of what was done and what to watch for. Service performed in a warranty-respecting way protects the equipment’s coverage, and we’re glad to answer questions about what we did and why.
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AfterGelco Products We Service & Install in New Braunfels
Gelco makes the components homeowners actually touch, and those are the ones we service and install. Gelco top-sealing damper assemblies are the energy-saving chimney damper line, and they’re the piece we see most often – lids that won’t seat, cables that bind, gaskets that harden. Gelco multi-flue and single-flue chimney caps with spark screens come second; screens rust out and mounting legs loosen, letting debris and birds into the flue. We also service and install Gelco stainless flexible chimney liner kits and Gelco fireplace glass door and screen assemblies. If your Gelco component is failing, we’ll assess it honestly and tell you what it needs.
We Also Service These Brands
We’re not a single-brand shop. Alongside Gelco, we service and install DuraFlex flexible liner systems and provide HeatShield resurfacing for flue restoration, and we handle Olympia Chimney, Famco, and Copperfield components as well. That range means your chimney gets the right part for the job, not a substitute for the one brand we happen to carry.
FAQs – Gelco Chimney Cleaning Service in New Braunfels
No. We are an independent service provider, not a Gelco dealer or authorized agent, and we’re not affiliated with or endorsed by Gelco. We service Gelco components based on their actual condition. Call (888) 401-6898 if you’d like an honest assessment.
Yes. When the exact fit matters, we use Gelco OEM gaskets, hinges, cables and cap hardware, and we install quality parts that fit the equipment properly. We don’t claim to stock genuine Gelco parts as a dealer. What matters is the right fit and a repair that lasts.
Most Gelco damper, cap, and glass-door service can be handled in a single visit. A full sweep plus inspection usually takes a couple of hours depending on the setup; a damper reseat or linkage repair is quicker. We’ll give you a realistic picture when we book.
We service and install Gelco top-sealing damper assemblies, multi-flue and single-flue chimney caps with spark screens, stainless flexible chimney liner kits, and fireplace glass door and screen assemblies. If you’re not sure what you have, we’ll identify it during the inspection.
Service performed properly, with parts that fit correctly, should not void your warranty. We work in a warranty-respecting way and can explain what we did and how it relates to coverage. For the final word on your specific warranty, check with Gelco directly.
We don’t quote flat prices over the phone because cost depends on what we find. A standard sweep is priced per job by written estimate after we’ve inspected the chimney. Call (888) 401-6898 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
Usually a repair. A lid that won’t close all the way is often a hardened gasket or a binding cable, and freeing or replacing the linkage and reseating the lid with a new seal fixes it. If the lid or frame is warped or rusted through, replacement is the right call. Call (888) 401-6898 and we’ll diagnose it properly.
It needs the correct screen size and mounting fit for your flue. A generic hardware-store cap often doesn’t seal or mount correctly, which lets birds and debris in. We install caps sized to the flue so the fit is right. Call (888) 401-6898 for a fit assessment.
Once a year, at minimum, if you burn regularly during the season. Heavy use accelerates gasket wear and linkage stiffening. An annual check catches seal problems before they leak air or water. Call (888) 401-6898 to book a check.
Most assemblies can be serviced in place. Loosened hardware, doors that don’t sit flush, and rough-closing screens are typically adjustable or replaceable without removing the whole unit. We’ll tell you which it is after a look. Call (888) 401-6898.
It’s often the damper: a lid that’s stuck part-open or not sealing properly lets smoke spill back into the room on still nights. It can also be a flue that needs sweeping or has a loose joint at the collar. A camera inspection sorts it out. Call (888) 401-6898 – estimates are free.
Book Your Gelco Service in New Braunfels, TX
If your Gelco damper won’t seat, your cap screen is failing, or your fireplace has started smoking on calm New Braunfels evenings, we can help. We inspect, sweep, and repair Gelco components as an independent local provider. Call Beacon Chimney Sweep at (888) 401-6898. We answer 24/7, with fast dispatch from 7am to 7pm, Sunday through Friday, closed Saturday. Estimates are free.
Written by the team at Beacon Chimney Sweep.