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Why does my fireplace smoke and what can be done about it?

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There are several possible causes for a smoking fireplace:

•    A fireplace opening too large for the size of the flue
•    Downdrafts
•    Negatively pressurized home  
•    Double flues too close together


Possible solutions (not in any order) include:

•    Smoke guard
•    Exhausto fan
•    Outside air kit
•    Top-mounted damper

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