Your chimney’s damper may be the wrong size for your fireplace because they come in all different shapes and sizes. A new damper is needed if this is the case. Smoke can accumulate if it isn’t the right fit, and if it does, it will eventually return to your home.

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Why does my fireplace fill my house with smoke?

The damper is the most likely cause of smoke filling your house when you start a fire. When the fireplace is in use, the damper should be fully opened; when not in use, it should be closed. Before starting a fire in an indoor fireplace, you must open the damper.

Can fireplace smoke be harmful?

It may be pleasing to the nose, but smoking is harmful to your health. Fine particles, also known as fine particulate matter (PM2), pose the greatest health risk from smoke. These tiny particles can enter your eyes and lungs, causing irritation, a runny nose, and even respiratory illnesses like bronchitis.

What causes white smoke from chimney?

Having too much oxygen in the combustion chamber will result in a thick, white smoke coming out of your chimney. To remove particle buildup, a burner’s internal components must be examined and cleaned by a qualified technician.