Fireplace smokes on windy days is the topic for this article. It is one of the most valued features in our homes. And all too often, […]
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Here are some things you can check. (But this doesn’t take the place of having the chimney checked by a professional.) Chimney tips for homeowners checklist
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If you notice fireplace odors while you are using the fireplace, then you almost certainly have a smoking problem. See the article “Smoking Fireplaces” for details on identifying
Water leaking into the fireplace Water should not leak into your fireplace. If it does, first be sure you have a chimney cap to keep water from running
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Animals in the Fireplace Flue can be dangerous! Raccoons, squirrels, birds, bats, and other animals can get into chimneys if there is no cap to keep
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Wood stove smokes on windy days: Some stoves seem to work just fine except when it is wet out. If this seems to be the case,
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There are several types of chimney odors that could detract from your enjoyment of the wood stove. Creosote has a very strong, acrid odor, generally much worse
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If you hear animals in your chimney or if you smell something coming from your chimney that you suspect is from animals (dead or alive), call
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An annual safety inspection for chimney should be performed on every fireplace before its first fire of the year. Call a trained chimney professional who knows
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