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Hi, when we light a fire in our wood burning insert smoke enters the room instead of going up the chimney. We pull in fresh air and the flue is open. What is the problem?
Hello Anthony, is the system clean? Is their a blockage? is it installed correctly? You mention that you have "fresh air" did you open an outside door or a window in that room fully?
I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to find one near you) take a first hand look at what you have.hope this helped
James Ball
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Answers by Expert:
James Ball
Expertise
I am a chimney sweep with over 22 years of experience, CSIA certified and member of the NCSG, I can answer questions about smoky fire places, wood stoves, and heating units (boiler and furnace chimneys) do you need a relining? A cap? And much more
Experience
over 22 years
Organizations
Chimney Safety Institute of America, National Chimney Sweep Guild
Education/Credentials
CSIA (Chimney Safety Institute of America) certified
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