Hire Us for Smoking Fireplace & Chimney Repair & Troubleshooting
Sitting next to a warm fire is a cozy, highly enjoyable experience – but not when the fireplace is pumping out smoke. We know how frustrating a smoky fireplace can be, particularly since the number of different reasons why your fireplace might be smoking is vast. Fortunately for Shenandoah Valley residents, Blue Ridge Chimney technicians are highly adept at rooting out the cause of a smoky chimney and fireplace – and addressing it. Call or book online today.
A Few Simple Things To Check When You Have A Smoky Chimney
One common cause for a smoking chimney or fireplace is a clogged flue – and the need of a good chimney sweeping. If you haven’t had your chimney swept this year, call us in. A clean flue may end your smoke problem, and will certainly make your chimney far, far safer.
Blue Ridge Chimney Services is here whenever you need help with your chimney, but sometimes the solution to your smoke problem can be simple. Here are a few quick things to check out at the onset of your fireplace smoke problem:
Is your damper open?
The damper closes off the flue when it’s not in use…but for the hot air, gases, and smoke to vent out of the chimney, it needs to be open. It’s easy to forget, but important to remember.
What kind of wood are you using?
To avoid unwanted smoke, the best wood to use is seasoned hardwood. It is thoroughly dried, much denser, and burns far more efficiently – therefore producing less smoke.
Did you prime your flue?
If the air in your chimney is particularly cold, that may be hindering the smoke from drawing up and out. Try holding a lit, rolled-up newspaper inside the firebox toward the damper before you light a fire – the warmed air might help encourage the smoke to go where it belongs.
Should you open a window?
Advancements in home insulation mean that newer homes tend to be airtight. This is great for decreasing energy waste, but could mean your negative air pressure is thrown off…and your fireplace is smoking as a result. Try cracking a window while you get the fire started and see if it helps.
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Fireplace Still Smoking? Call Us for an Inspection
If you’ve checked your damper, primed the flue, and taken care to use seasoned firewood, but there’s still smoke in your living room, we can check your system for a variety of system problems that may be contributing to the issue.
For instance, you may have…
- a flue that’s the wrong size for your appliance or fireplace opening
- obstructions in the flue, including debris and bird nests
- a clogged chimney cap screen
- a chimney that isn’t adequately sized
These are just a few things that could be contributing to a smoky chimney – your Blue Ridge Chimney Services technicians will take care to check every possible problem, and will suggest repairs and services that will have your family enjoying a smoke-free fire together as soon as possible.
Chimney Causing Problems? Reach Out Now
Are your experiencing problems with a smoking fireplace and chimney? Call Blue Ridge Chimney Services at 540-217-2030 and make an appointment with our CSIA-certified technicians or schedule your service online – we’d love to serve you soon.
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