Smoking - Fireplace and Chimney Professionals

A leading cause for concern when operating a wood burning fireplace is smoke backing up into the house. This can happen on any appliance and for a lot of different reasons. Watch our video or read below for step-by-step instructions…

(Only check the damper when there is NOT a fire burning). The damper is a door like flap that opens and closes either at the top of your chimney or at the bottom by way of a handle. Sometimes they can come off track or get stuck in position. If either of these is the case you may have a simple fix on your hands.

From the ground outside, make sure you can see daylight through it as this can be a simple indicator as to the level of cleanliness of your system. The greater the build up the more restricted the openings become and a higher chance of having a back-up.

A cold chimney may sound unusual but it’s very common and can cause a lot of frustration. Chimneys only work when the air inside of it is warmer than what’s outside. So if you open the damper or door of your fireplace and a cold blast of air comes right at you then your chimney will need to be primed with some warm air before attempting to light your main fire.

If all this sounds like too much of a challenge for you then give us a call or email us by filling out the form below, and we can suggest an alternative gas appliance to fit your lifestyle.

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