Smoke rolling out of the firebox comes down to a short list of causes: a cold flue, a damper problem, an opening too big for the flue, a blockage, or a house pulling air the wrong way.
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A fireplace that smells when no fire is lit, and smells worse on warm, humid or foggy days, is usually pointing at creosote, damp masonry, an animal, or air sliding down the flue.
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When a gas fireplace pilot goes out, the burner shuts off early, or soot builds up on the glass, the cause is usually a sensor, a dirty pilot, the valve, or a blocked vent.
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If your fireplace only smokes on windy nights, the wind is pushing down the flue. Here is how cap style, height and exposure decide the fix, and what a new cap costs.
Read MoreA sweep clears the flue so the fire draws and the room stays clear. What happens on the visit, how creosote builds up, how often to book, and when cleaning alone will not stop the smoke.
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A fireplace that drew fine before a remodel or rebuild can start smoking once the house changes around it. How to test for the cause and which fixes work, from makeup air to a sealed gas insert.
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