We are having a problem with the house always smelling like a BBQ joint. Trust me, I'd use it as cologne if I could but SWMBO does not approve.
House was built in the '70s. Original fireplace. I had it professionally cleaned for $100 maybe a year ago. They took the top cap off and used some a brush/hose connected to a DeWalt. Said it was pretty dirty. We have a lot of fires, and I use mainly oak. When the fire is just getting started it is not uncommon for smoke to come out of the fireplace instead of going up the flue. The vent is definitely all the way open.
Thoughts? Places to start looking for problems? Love the fireplace but don't want all my furniture to smell like burned wood.
House was built in the '70s. Original fireplace. I had it professionally cleaned for $100 maybe a year ago. They took the top cap off and used some a brush/hose connected to a DeWalt. Said it was pretty dirty. We have a lot of fires, and I use mainly oak. When the fire is just getting started it is not uncommon for smoke to come out of the fireplace instead of going up the flue. The vent is definitely all the way open.
Thoughts? Places to start looking for problems? Love the fireplace but don't want all my furniture to smell like burned wood.
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