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Air Duct, Dryer Vent & Chimney Cleaning in Huntsville

Owner/Operator: David Mason

Muskoka's gateway to Algonquin deserves certified chimney service. WETT Inspector and Installer credentials your insurance company recognizes. Serving Huntsville cottages and year-round homes since 1981.

Family-owned since 1981
Commercial-grade extraction system triple filtered with 99.9% dust/debris extraction
David Mason is a WETT-certified inspector in the North Bay region.
+ WSIB registered — Your property is fully protected
Your home stays cleaner than we found it
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Why Huntsville Cottages & Homes Need WETT-Certified Chimney Service

Huntsville sits at the heart of Ontario’s cottage country—where Highway 11 meets Highway 60 at the gateway to Algonquin Provincial Park. With over 21,000 year-round residents and a seasonal population that swells to 30,000, this is a community where wood-burning fireplaces and stoves are part of the landscape. From the resorts at Peninsula Lake to the cottages on Mary Lake, Lake Vernon, and Fairy Lake—wood heat is woven into Muskoka living.

But there’s a critical distinction between having your chimney cleaned and having it certified. Insurance companies throughout Ontario increasingly require WETT certification for properties with wood-burning appliances. A standard chimney sweep can brush your flue—but only a WETT-certified inspector can provide the documentation your insurance company recognizes.

The Problem

  • Insurance companies require WETT certification for wood-burning appliances—standard cleaning doesn’t satisfy requirements
  • Real estate transactions often require WETT inspection before closing on properties with wood heat
  • Seasonal cottage use creates inconsistent creosote buildup—months of dormancy followed by heavy weekend burning
  • Cottages converted from seasonal to year-round use often have undersized or deteriorating chimney systems
  • Many chimney sweeps in Muskoka cannot certify—they can clean, but they can’t provide insurance-recognized documentation
  • GTA-based cottage owners need service coordinated around their visits—not everyone can wait around for a return trip

The Mason Solution

David Mason holds both WETT Inspector and WETT Installer certifications—dual credentials that mean thorough inspection combined with practical understanding of installation requirements. When we inspect your Huntsville cottage or home, we’re not just checking boxes. We understand what insurance companies need because we’ve been providing this documentation since 1981.

For Huntsville cottage owners based in Toronto or the GTA, we coordinate service around your visits. Book your WETT inspection before closing the cottage for winter, or schedule spring opening service to ensure everything is safe for the season. When you can only be at your cottage on weekends, you need a service provider who works with your schedule—not against it.

OUR SERVICES IN Huntsville

Air Duct Cleaning in Huntsville

Huntsville properties range from historic downtown homes built when the town was incorporated in 1886, to modern year-round residences, to seasonal cottages of every vintage. Many have forced air systems that work hard through Muskoka's long winters—systems that accumulate dust, allergens, and debris over years of operation.

Seasonal cottages present particular challenges. Systems that sit dormant for months can accumulate musty odors and moisture-related issues. When you open the cottage and fire up the HVAC, whatever is in those ducts circulates through your living space.

Professional cleaning before or after the season ensures you're breathing clean air during your Muskoka getaway. Our commercial extraction system pulls 5,000 cubic feet of air per minute—enough power to create genuine negative pressure throughout entire duct systems. Triple-stage filtration captures 99.9% of everything we extract. The result: cleaner air, not just disturbed dust.

Dryer Vent Cleaning in Huntsville

Lint buildup is the number one cause of residential dryer fires across Canada. In cottage country—where properties may be distant from fire services and where seasonal use means vents accumulate lint differently than year-round homes—fire prevention takes on additional urgency. Cottage dryer vents often run longer distances than urban installations, routed to reach exterior walls or roofs in configurations that weren't planned during original construction. These longer runs with multiple bends accumulate lint faster and require professional clearing to ensure safe operation. Our 250 PSI air compressor system with specialized air whips clears the entire vent path regardless of configuration—from dryer connection to exterior exhaust. The result: eliminated fire risk, faster drying times, and a dryer that operates as designed.
Warning Signs You Need Service:
Clothes require multiple cycles to dryDryer exterior feels hot during operationExterior vent flap doesn't open when dryer runsBurning smell when dryer is operatingVisible lint accumulation around the dryer

Chimney Cleaning & Inspections in Huntsville

Huntsville's cottage culture means many wood-burning systems operate on a seasonal pattern—dormant for months, then burning heavily on weekends and holidays. This intermittent use creates a different creosote profile than year-round burning. Weekend fires that don't fully warm the flue can accelerate creosote accumulation. Systems that sit unused for months may harbor moisture issues that affect flue integrity. Chimney service has been central to Mason Cleaning Systems since 1981. We understand the unique demands that Muskoka's climate and usage patterns place on chimney systems. Our technicians provide thorough creosote removal and honest assessment of flue condition—because knowing what's in your chimney is as important as cleaning it.
Our Chimney Services Include:
Complete creosote removal from firebox to capFlue liner inspection for cracks or deteriorationSmoke shelf cleaningClearance verification to combustiblesWritten condition reportCap and crown inspectionDamper operation verification

WETT Inspections in Huntsville

If you own a cottage or year-round home in Huntsville with a wood-burning stove, fireplace, or insert, your insurance company may require WETT certification. This isn't optional documentation—it's the standard that insurers recognize throughout Ontario for wood-burning appliance safety. A WETT inspection goes beyond surface-level cleaning. We examine the complete installation against current codes and manufacturer specifications: clearances to combustibles, floor protection, chimney condition, and proper venting. The result is documentation your insurance company accepts—not a handshake and a "looks fine to me."
When You Need a WETT Inspection:
Insurance company requires documentationBuying or selling a property with wood heatInstalling a new wood stove or insertAppliance was installed without certificationPeace of mind after purchasing a property

What Makes Us Different

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Fully Insured

Full liability coverage + WSIB registered. Your property is protected. Our team is covered. No risk to you.

Upfront Pricing

Please call for your free written estimate. No hidden fees, no bait-and-switch, no surprise upsells. The price we quote is the price you pay.

Commercial-Grade Equipment

Our 5,000 CFM commercial- grade vacuum system is 25-50x more powerful than normal handyman equipment. We extract up to 99.9% of dust & debris—we don't just move it around.

45+ Years of Experience

Family-owned and operating in North Bay since 1981. We've cleaned thousands of homes and businesses throughout Northern Ontario.

WETT Certified

David Mason is a WETT-certified inspector in the North Bay region. If you need certification for insurance or real estate, we're the team to call.

Zero Mess Guarantee

We seal every register and use sealed access points. All debris captured in our commercial-grade vacuum system capturing up to 99.9% of dust and debris. Your home is cleaner when we leave than when we arrived.

Huntsville AREAS WE SERVE

Our technicians travel Highway 11 regularly to serve Huntsville and the surrounding Muskoka region. Whether your property is on Peninsula Lake near Deerhurst Resort, overlooking Mary Lake, tucked into Hidden Valley, or downtown along the Muskoka River—we're familiar with the area and the unique characteristics of Muskoka properties.
Hidden ValleyDeerhurst Area / Peninsula LakeDowntown HuntsvilleMary LakePort SydneyLake VernonFairy Lake
Nearby Communities:
We also serve Bracebridge, Gravenhurst, Burk's Falls, Sundridge, South River, and Port Carling.

FAQ's — Huntsville

Ready to Schedule Service in Huntsville

Whether you need WETT certification for insurance, chimney cleaning before closing the cottage, duct cleaning for spring opening, or dryer vent service for fire prevention—Mason Cleaning Systems has served Huntsville and Muskoka since 1981.

When You Call, You Get:

Upfront pricing—no surprises45+ years of experience5,000 CFM commercial vacuum powerZero mess guaranteeFully Insured + WSIB RegisteredThe region's only WETT-certified chimney sweep team

About The Owner

David Mason, WETT-Certified Inspector & Installer, Serving Northern Ontario Since 1981 

At Mason Cleaning Systems Inc., we’re not a franchise or a call center—we’re a family-owned Northern Ontario company built on one purpose: protecting homes and buildings from fire hazards and poor indoor air quality. I’m David Mason, and I founded this company in 1981. For more than 45 years, I’ve worked in attics, crawl spaces, boiler rooms, and rooftops across the Near North. I hold both WETT Inspector and WETT Installer certifications—the credentials your insurance company recognizes for wood-burning appliances. Many companies can sweep a chimney. Very few can legally certify it.

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