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The fireplace in our rented home seems to look open, but when lit, we get faint smoke throughout the house.?

When looking up the vent it seems open. Any idea why we are getting this smokey smoke throughout the house? What else can we try to do???? (It is not a fireplace insert.)

Public Comments

  1. maybe it needs to be cleaned or the flume? is closed ... i think thats what it is called but i wouldn't have a clue on how to open it. call your landlord or maintinence man or a chimney sweep
  2. Open a window on the far side of the room, or house. It doesn't have to be far open, just a bit. You need to give the fire some air so it will draw.