Smoking Fireplace Problems
Do you ever go downstairs to discover smoke pouring from your lower level fireplace? Guest expert Jerry Isenhour explains why this happens, and how to solve this smoking problem.
Negative Pressure
Ever feel cold air coming out of your fireplace when it’s not in use? Special guest Jerry Isenhour discusses what causes this problem.
Double Decker Smoking Problem
So you’ve got a two or more level house, with fireplaces on each level connected by the same chimney flue. Older homes are usually where this situation can be found. A system such as this can cause many problems, including a smoking issue that can be very difficult to fix. Smoking problems that arise from [...]
Old Homes Have Smoking Problems Too
There is a lot of hype out there revolving around the pros and cons of newer, air tight homes. Homes which have been built in the last fifteen years or so are more air tight than ever. Tax cuts were given on energy saving windows and doors that allowed the smallest possible amount of heated [...]
Wind and Your Chimney
As some may know, chimneys are designed to, when a fire is lit and the flue system is warmed by the fire, to pull the byproducts of combustion (smoke, toxic gases, etc.) up and out of the chimney by a natural draft that forms. As this warm air rises up and out of the chimney, [...]
How to Fix a Chimney Fireplace Smoking Problem
There is nothing worse than spending time to get a fire roaring in your fireplace only to have a room filled with smoke moments later. Smoking problems are a major complaint amongst many home owners. There are many different ways to go about fixing this problem, but you must have patience. Sometimes the answer is [...]