randys616 1 post 20-Jan-2007 3:15 AM	smoke backs up into the house when starting a fire this mainly happens early in the mornings i have a fireplace insert. i've tried opening the vent closing the vent opening and adjusting the damper any ideas
tur3106 2 post s 28-Jan-2007 5:06 PM	I have had similar problems with my wood burner...it seems like you just need to heat the chimney up and get that 'vacume' going. are you using paper/cardboard to get the fire started? what also works for me is that i give as much air as possible. hope this helps

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