The Fireplace & Chimney Authority Reviews 

2,047
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Evaluating 174 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the high quality of work, noting that everything from setup to cleanup is top-notch and meticulous. The staff is frequently highlighted for being professional, courteous, knowledgeable, and efficient, ensuring a pleasant and productive experience for consumers. Many people appreciate the excellent service, from the initial showroom visit to installation and follow-up, with a strong focus on customer satisfaction. However, some customers also noted that while the overall product quality is good, there were occasional issues with specific product functionalities, such as low flame settings. Additionally, some reviewers found the pricing to be high, with initial estimates sometimes differing significantly from the final quote.

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Staff

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Product

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything from setup to quality of work to cleanup was top notch. Somewhat involved install of gas fireplace isert that required jackhammering bricks, running new gas and electrical lines, and runni... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Chris did a great job cleaning our Mendota fireplace insert and ensuring that it ran properly. He found a hole in the exhaust duct which was allowing cold air to come in and which extinguished the uni... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mike and Xavier just cleaned my wood fireplace, and as usual FCA did an outstanding job. They were meticulous in keeping our home clean while they worked and were most efficient. Mike answered all my... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I specifically wanted a Mendota fireplace insert. Not too many places to purchase from in NWI. I ended up at the Fireplace Authority location in Elmhurst, IL. Jason was super helpful (and patient!... See more


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  1. Fireplace Store

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Since 1998, we’ve been offering our Chicago area customers the very best in personalized service and outstanding workmanship. Our story began in the mid-nineties when two business partners decided to open their own chimney company to serve their local area. The business originally offered services like repairs, cleanings, and inspections with the goal of adding value and longevity to their customers homes. After listening to the unique needs of local homeowners over the years, our founders noticed a need to extend their offerings to include fireplaces and outdoor living items. Other stores at the time were not customer friendly, clean, or modern. This problem sparked the idea for Fireplace and Chimney Authority as we experience it today. If you are in the Chicago area, we invite you to visit one of our showrooms or check out our online catalog to get an idea of what you might like. Browse our Gallery for our recent makeovers and see a variety of jobs that could make your design dreams come true. In our showrooms, you can expect our professional sales consultants guide you through the process of choosing the very best items for your budget and needs. Our beautiful and bright showrooms in Lisle and Elmhurst are perfect destinations for people in the Chicago land area. Are you looking for service or maintenance of our existing fireplace rather than purchasing something new? No worries. Our wide-reaching service area covers the city of Chicago as well as the northern, western and southern suburbs. We are avidly committed to the satisfaction of our all of customers, partners and employees. Get in touch today to experience the Fireplace and Chimney Authority difference.

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Because our company began with a loyalty to serving our local community, we keep transparency at the core of what do. Our primary concern is always your safety and satisfaction, just as if you were our own family. We whole-heartedly believe that every person we serve in our locations deserves nothing short of our best. Fireplace and Chimney Authority is passionate incorporating our values below into every area of our business.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had our fireplace refinished

We had our fireplace refinished. The workmen did an excellent job protecting our floors and walls during demo. The stone work was exactly what I was wanting. The whole project took four days.

19 December 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Prompt and professional cleaning of my Mendota.

Your technician arrived promptly for our scheduled appointment to have our Mendota fireplace insert cleaned. He did an excellent job with the cleaning process, cleaned up afterwards and made the Insert look as wonderful as it did when we purchased it.

18 December 2025
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

My fireplace still didn't work…

My fireplace still didn't work correctly after the service man left. The pilot light won't stay on and I could not use my fire place. A return visit is necessary
with a new part to be installed. I think charging for a return visit is more than I should pay.

10 December 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding Technicians Who Listen and Answer Questions

The technicians arrived on time, were courteous and respectful of my home and promptly donned shoe covers to protect the carpeting as it had recently snowed quite heavily and bringing in slush on boots was unavoidable. They placed a cloth tarp on the floor, situated their tools, explained what they were going to do to clean the fireplace, etc. and got to work. When they were done inside, they cleaned up the area, packed up their cleaning equipment and returned it all to their truck before getting ladder(s) from their truck and inspecting the chimney outside. When they were done, they explained the written recommendations for repairs that had been written down and was included with the receipt, answered my questions concerning the needed repairs and their cost (repairs to be done in the spring) and departed. Both technicians were friendly and professional and did an outstanding job cleaning the fireplace. Turns out the cleaning had been overdue but and I’m really glad that we can enjoy a nice fire in a safer environment. Thank you.

2 December 2025

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