Little Rock chimney service: Rooftop Chimney Service & Dryer Vent Cleaning for area code 501

Chimneys and homes in the 501 area

The 501 territory covers central Arkansas, from Little Rock and North Little Rock to Conway, Benton, Bryant, Cabot, Jacksonville, Searcy and Hot Springs Village. Much of it is newer: of roughly 421,000 homes and apartments, about 30% were built in 2000 or later and the median home dates from the 1980s, though 39% still predate 1980. About 68% are single-family detached houses.

Little Rock is the capital and most populous city of Arkansas, on the south bank of the Arkansas River in the center of the state.

Winters are moderate. NOAA's 1991–2020 normals for Little Rock, AR show about 3,145 heating degree days a year, a January average of 40.6°F, and about 3.8 inches of snow. Rain and the occasional freeze still work on brick and mortar over the years, so a cracked crown or a missing cap is worth fixing early.

Census figures put electricity as the main heating fuel in about 55% of occupied homes and utility gas in about 38%. Wood is the main heat in about 1.6%; most fireplaces here are used for comfort rather than everyday heat. The area falls in IECC climate zone 3A. Whatever the fuel, NFPA 211, the national standard for chimneys, fireplaces and vents, calls for a yearly inspection.

Sources: Census ACS 2018–2022 (B25034, B25040, B25024); NOAA Climate Normals 1991–2020, Little Rock, AR (USW00003952); IECC 2021 climate zones by county (PNNL-33270); NFPA 211; Wikipedia: Little Rock, Arkansas.