Open the flue wider - need to create a vacuum draft that sucks the smoke up the chimney and outdoors.
You close the damper when you are not using the fireplace too keep air from coming in and to keep the air from being sucked out. This is most important in the winter. You don't want cold air coming in and your heat sucked out. When you are using the fireplace you have to open the damper to allow the smoke and fumes to escape.
Yes. It prevents smoke and sparks and etc. from coming out of the insert.
There was smoke coming from the chimney.
Heating with wood is cheaper than heating with natural gas, you can still heat the house even if the power goes out, and they create less smoke than a normal fireplace.
When you burn wood in your fireplace, smoke might enter your house due to several reasons: The damper isn’t open: The damper controls the flow of air and smoke through the chimney. If it’s closed, smoke can’t escape and will come back into the house. Burning the wrong type of wood: Some types of wood produce more smoke than others. Also, wet or unseasoned wood can cause excessive smoke. The fireplace has not been used in a while: If a fireplace hasn’t been used for a long time, there could be blockages in the chimney that prevent smoke from escaping. Fire is too big: A fire that’s too large can produce more smoke than the chimney can handle, causing some of it to spill back into the room. Flue blockage: Birds’ nests, leaves, or other debris can block the flue, preventing smoke from exiting. Cracked chimney or gaps in your chimney flue: These can allow smoke to leak into your home. Backdraft problem due to multiple flues: If you have multiple fireplaces and they share a chimney, using one fireplace could cause a backdraft in another, bringing smoke into the house. Your house is too airtight: Modern homes are often very well insulated and airtight, which can prevent the necessary airflow for the smoke to draw up the chimney. It’s important to identify and address these issues to ensure the smoke properly vents outside and doesn’t enter your living space. If you’re unsure, it’s best to consult with a professional.
What is our community coming to? Kids smoke, drink etc.
No. The flue must be open to allow the carbon monoxide to escape from the house.
If these antique glass doors were not designed for fireplace use then soot and smoke could damage the glass. I would remove them or place another fireplace glass barrier between the fire and the antique doors. If they were designed for use in a fireplace then they should stand up to the soot and smoke from your fire and I would make sure to clean them frequently to avoid build up.
Creosote will form in your chimney from the moisture given off by the unseasoned wood. Evetually a chimney fire WILL result. If you are using one of those outdoor wood furnaces that are well away from the house, go for it. If you are using a wood stove or fireplace in the building.......well......stick with well seasoned wood.
Gel fireplaces are ventless which makes them a lot safer than traditional fireplaes. A gel fireplace will not require it's owner to cut, stack or buy wood. Additionally, a gel fireplace does not have the drawbacks that real fireplaces have such as: ash, smoke, soot and uncontrollable temperatures. Another major advantage of a gel fireplace is that they can be installed in any location inside a home or office because they do not require chimneys or vents.
There was a big bang and I turned around to see smoke and flames coming out of my television!
No, you do not. Depending on how the fireplace is designed if you're using them both at the same time you may actually be wasting more heat than the fireplace is actually producing, but if you want to do that you certainly can.