Q&A Controlling fireplace airflow

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Nov 27, 2012
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Hey Webmaster I have a natural woodburning fireplace and the problem I have is too much airflow coming into the fire. I dont know if this has to do with the flue or not. The problem is when I open the glass doors so much air coming in it puts the fire out. I would like to be able to keep the doors open to allow the heat to come into to the house. Any suggestions would be very appreciated. Also I enjoy your website.




Answer:

This is usually controlled by partially closing the fireplace flue damper. That should slow the draft down enough.
 
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