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It Stinks! [Fireplace Odor]

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11-13-05, 05:19 AM

albon

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It Stinks! [Fireplace Odor]

It doesn't seem to matter if I use wood or immitation logs, the odor from the fire lasts for days after I've used it. Is there anything wrong with my fireplace?

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11-15-05, 02:25 PM

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Downdraft's can cause the odor to go inside your house, when was the chimney last cleaned or inspected? you would want to keep your damper closed when not in use and possibly have your chimney cleaned.

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