Chimney Draft Problem Resolution

Understanding Chimney Draft

Draft is the airflow that pulls smoke and combustion gases up the chimney and out of your home. Proper draft requires a pressure difference between the warm air in the chimney and the cooler air outside. When this pressure difference is insufficient or reversed, smoke enters your home instead of exiting through the chimney. Many factors can affect draft.

Common Causes of Poor Draft

Draft problems can stem from chimney design, home construction, or environmental factors. Proper diagnosis identifies the specific cause affecting your system.

• Chimney height too short for roof pitch
• Flue too large or too small for fireplace
• Blockages from creosote, debris, or animals
• Negative air pressure in tightly sealed homes
• Competing exhaust fans and HVAC systems
• Wind interference from nearby structures
• Cold chimney on exterior wall

Draft Testing and Diagnosis

We use specialized equipment to measure draft pressure and identify the cause of poor performance. Our diagnostic process examines all components of the chimney system, evaluates your home's air pressure dynamics, and considers environmental factors. This comprehensive approach ensures we identify and address the true cause.

Solutions for Draft Problems

Once we identify the cause, we recommend appropriate solutions. These may include chimney height extensions, relining with a properly sized flue, installing draft-inducing caps, adding combustion air supplies, or repairing damaged components. Most draft problems can be corrected with the right approach.

• Chimney height extension
• Flue relining with correct sizing
• Draft-inducing cap installation
• Outside air supply installation
• Damper repair or replacement
• Smoke guard installation

Chimney Draft Problems Resolution Service Areas

We provide chimney draft problems resolution services throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Select your city below to learn more about our local services.