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Fireplace makes house smell like smoke
Posted on 12/16/20 at 6:01 pm
Posted on 12/16/20 at 6:01 pm
Hi everyone. I live in a new construction. Lit the heaterator wood burning fireplace for the first time and the house smells like smoke.
I made sure the chimney was open and there’s another lever on the side that apparently is supposed to ensure the smoke goes up. The smoke does appear to be going up the chimney. Any idea what the issue is?
I made sure the chimney was open and there’s another lever on the side that apparently is supposed to ensure the smoke goes up. The smoke does appear to be going up the chimney. Any idea what the issue is?
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Posted on 12/16/20 at 6:07 pm to rossman
Did you open a window to help the fireplace draft?
Posted on 12/16/20 at 6:08 pm to rossman
No way
Posted on 12/16/20 at 6:09 pm to Mom2KandK
No. I only had to turn on the starter for like 5 seconds before the fire took off. So all windows and doors are closed.
Posted on 12/16/20 at 6:25 pm to rossman
if its the first, or second time, it needs to burn off the coating inside the vents and the powder coating on the back side of the fireplace. thats what you are smelling
but wood burning fireplaces always make your house smell like smoke because you are burning wood in it. the smells goes a lot farther than the smoke ever does
its always recommended you first burn it out when you can open up all the windows to let those "burning the newness" smells out
but wood burning fireplaces always make your house smell like smoke because you are burning wood in it. the smells goes a lot farther than the smoke ever does
its always recommended you first burn it out when you can open up all the windows to let those "burning the newness" smells out
This post was edited on 12/16/20 at 6:27 pm
Posted on 12/16/20 at 7:07 pm to ellunchboxo
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No way
Posted on 12/16/20 at 7:16 pm to Korkstand
No need to be a jackass. Im guessing my house shouldn’t smell like a smoke chamber from lighting a small fire the fireplace.
Posted on 12/16/20 at 8:12 pm to rossman
Use a few sheets of newspaper and crumple them lightly. Stick them up into the flue a few inches, light them and watch. There is enough heat from the fire to draft the smoke up and out. If any smoke does not draft up immediately you have some type of restriction. Use newspaper because it burns hot quickly and it will burn out fast so if it isn’t drafting properly you won’t be dealing with a fire or much smoke at all because it will be out very quickly. 
Posted on 12/16/20 at 8:23 pm to rossman
If youve got a new tight house, you need to crack a door or window. This will create more draw
The air/smoke goin up the chimney must be replaced by new air in the house.
Smoke is leaking into the house around the face of the fireplace, whether you can see the smoke or not.
Thats what your smelling
The air/smoke goin up the chimney must be replaced by new air in the house.
Smoke is leaking into the house around the face of the fireplace, whether you can see the smoke or not.
Thats what your smelling
Posted on 12/16/20 at 9:23 pm to rossman
Then why ask the question if you are gonna argue about it?? Have your husband Call the damn builder!
Posted on 12/16/20 at 10:00 pm to rossman
The drier and more seasoned the wood is, the less smoke you’ll have. I’ve found the bundles you pick up at the grocery store or Lowe’s/Home Depot still have a lot of moisture in them and create a slow smokey fire.
This post was edited on 12/17/20 at 7:55 am
Posted on 12/17/20 at 10:31 am to tigeroarz1
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The drier and more seasoned the wood is, the less smoke you’ll have. I
this. what kind of wood are you burning? you shouldn't be seeing much smoke to speak of.
shite wood will ruin the inside of your house with smoke faster than anything.
Posted on 12/17/20 at 11:57 am to Drop4Loss
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If youve got a new tight house, you need to crack a door or window. This will create more draw
Helps with older houses as well. Grew up in a house built in the 40s, and the main fireplace off the kitchen/den area was the one we used. We would crack the door slightly. Helped to bring fresh air in, and even with a big fire going, it wouldn't get too hot in the room.
But I'm with the OP, it shouldn't smell like too much smoke. I would love to use our wood fireplace, but my wife is super sensitive to smells and gets migraines, so we have never built a fire in there in all the years we've lived here.
Posted on 12/17/20 at 12:13 pm to rossman
We have real fireplace, and neither my wife nor I care for gas logs. We like a real fire with real wood. The heat, crackling, and smell.
Makes the house smell like a log cabin. We enjoy it.
Makes the house smell like a log cabin. We enjoy it.
Posted on 12/17/20 at 12:15 pm to rossman
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No need to be a jackass. Im guessing my house shouldn’t smell like a smoke chamber from lighting a small fire the fireplace.
Is smoke going up your flue or billowing out into the room? Smoke shouldn't be billowing out into the room btw.
Posted on 12/17/20 at 12:45 pm to i am dan
I have a related problem. Every time I use my fireplace the house seems to get warmer. Any idea on what could be causing that?
Posted on 12/17/20 at 1:03 pm to i am dan
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Smoke shouldn't be billowing out into the room btw.
Posted on 12/17/20 at 1:38 pm to rossman
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Fireplace makes house smell like smoke
That's my favorite part about my fireplace. The smell of a fire in the fireplace is comforting to me.
Posted on 12/17/20 at 1:56 pm to rossman
What was the weather like? Where was the smoke going after it left the chimney? It's not super likely, but sometimes, depending on the houses around your, air pressure, wind or lack of wind, you can pull some smoke back into your house from the outside. It's probably another issue, but wouldn't hurt to check this while you have a fire going.
Posted on 12/17/20 at 5:26 pm to rossman
Same thing happened to my house. Make sure the ac/heater is off in the house before you light it. Let the fireplace displace the air in the chimney with hot air before you turn the unit back on. My HVAC has a pretty good suction that causes some of the smoke to come into the house
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