Smoke Coming Into House?
When smoke rolls into your room instead of going up the chimney, something is blocking the draft. Our technicians diagnose and fix the cause fast.
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💨 Smoke in your living room? Carbon monoxide may be too. Call (877) 864-2578 now to diagnose and fix the draft problem.
Why Customers Choose Us
When you need help, you need someone you can trust — fast. Here's what sets our technicians apart.
Professional Service
Our mobile team brings professional, reliable service directly to your home. We treat your property with respect from start to finish.
Mobile Team — We Come to You
Our mobile team arrives ready to work. We bring the tools and equipment needed to get the job done right at your home.
Fast Response
When you need help, every minute matters. Call us and we'll give you an estimated arrival time for your area.
Satisfaction Focus
We don't leave until the job is done right and you're satisfied with the results. If something isn't right, we address it.
Why Smoke Backs Up Into Your Home
Smoke backup has several causes — from creosote buildup to a blocked flue to a sizing problem. Identifying the cause is the first step.
Creosote buildup narrowing the flue
As creosote accumulates on the flue walls, it narrows the passage and restricts airflow. The narrower the flue, the harder it is for smoke to rise — and the more likely it is to spill back into your room.
Blocked or partially blocked flue
Animal nests, leaves, debris, or a collapsed liner section can physically block the flue. When the passage is obstructed, smoke has nowhere to go but back into your living space.
Poor draft from cold flue
A cold chimney does not draft well. When the flue is cold, the air inside is dense and heavy, which prevents smoke from rising. This is common in exterior chimneys and during the first fire of the season.
Damper is closed or stuck
The damper must be fully open before lighting a fire. A stuck, rusted, or partially closed damper restricts airflow and causes smoke to back up into the room. A dirty or corroded damper is a common culprit.
Oversized or undersized flue
If your fireplace opening is too large for the flue, or if the flue is too short, the chimney cannot generate enough draft to pull all the smoke up. This sizing mismatch is a common cause of persistent smoke backup.
Cracked or damaged flue liner
A cracked liner allows cold air to enter the flue, which disrupts the draft. Cold air is denser than warm smoke, so it falls down the chimney and pushes smoke into your room.
Signs You Need This Service
If any of these sound familiar, it's time to call a professional.
- Smoke rolls into the room when you light a fire
- Your fireplace smokes more on windy days
- Smoke fills the room during the first fire of the season
- Your fire is hard to start and produces excessive smoke
- You smell smoke in the house even after the fire is out
- The smoke smell gets worse when doors or windows are open
What Happens If You Ignore It
Smoke in your home is not just a nuisance. It means combustion gases — including carbon monoxide — are entering your living space.
Smoke damage to your home
Every time smoke backs up into your room, it deposits soot on your walls, ceilings, furniture, and carpets. Over time, this causes permanent staining and a lingering smoke odor that is difficult and expensive to remove.
Carbon monoxide exposure
If smoke is backing up, combustion gases — including carbon monoxide — are also entering your home. Carbon monoxide is odorless, invisible, and deadly. If your fireplace is smoking, your family may be breathing dangerous gases.
Creosote buildup accelerates
Poor draft caused by a dirty or blocked flue means smoke spends more time in the chimney, which causes more creosote to condense. This creates a dangerous cycle: more creosote means worse draft, which means more creosote.
Fire risk increases
The creosote that causes poor draft is also highly flammable. The longer it builds up, the greater the risk of a chimney fire. Ignoring smoke backup means ignoring a growing fire hazard in your chimney.
How We Fix Smoke Backup
We diagnose the cause and apply the right fix — from sweeping to relining to damper repair.
Professional Chimney Sweep
If creosote buildup is narrowing the flue, a thorough sweeping removes the deposits and restores full airflow. This is the most common fix for smoke backup and should be the first step.
Flue Liner Repair & Relining
If the flue liner is cracked, oversized, or undersized, we install a properly sized stainless steel liner. A correctly sized liner improves draft, reduces creosote buildup, and eliminates smoke backup.
Damper Repair & Replacement
If the damper is stuck, rusted, or not sealing properly, we repair or replace it. A functioning damper is essential for controlling airflow, maintaining draft, and preventing drafts when the fireplace is not in use.
Draft Improvement
For chimneys with persistent draft problems, we may recommend installing a chimney cap with a draft-enhancing design, extending the chimney height, or installing a draft-inducing fan.
Blockage Removal
If the flue is blocked by an animal nest, debris, or a collapsed liner section, we remove the obstruction, clean the flue, and install a chimney cap to prevent future blockages.
Flue Warm-Up Technique
For cold chimneys, we teach you a simple technique to warm the flue before lighting a fire. This creates an updraft that helps smoke rise properly. For persistent cold-flue problems, we may recommend a flue guard or insulation.
How It Works
From your first call to job complete — here's exactly what happens, step by step.
Call
Call us at (877) 864-2578. We confirm your location and the service you need.
Inspection
Our mobile team arrives at your home. They assess the situation, explain the best approach, and answer your questions.
Approval
We explain the work needed before starting. You approve before we begin — no pressure.
Completion
We complete the work using professional tools and techniques. We verify everything is working and clean up before we leave.