06/16/2026
Smoke pouring into your house every time you light a fire is one of the more frustrating problems we get asked about.
If you've already had your chimney swept and confirmed there's no blockage, the cause is usually something you can't see.
Air pressure and wind do strange things to a chimney. An exhaust fan running somewhere in the house can pull air back down through the fireplace and bring smoke with it.
Other times it's just turbulence around the outside of the chimney on a windy day.
My advice is to get a professional in to take a look. Fixing it can take some trial and error before you figure out the cause.