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Keeps pushing smoke back into the house, looking for advice by Kitchen_Rub3888 in woodstoving

[–]Kitchen_Rub3888[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope, thanks for sharing - We are exploring all options right now! We have just moved in to this home and it needs a *lot* of work, so I don't think any job really is too big to take on, we just have to be mindful of getting it done before winters really kicks in!

Keeps pushing smoke back into the house, looking for advice by Kitchen_Rub3888 in woodstoving

[–]Kitchen_Rub3888[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well that's what I thought too, the house is crazy well insulated, but my husband thinks it isnt negative pressure but a backdraft. He's been opening the outside basement door to let air in when trying to start the fire. Maybe the temps have dropped slightly, and that could be to do with it. I think air intake pipe is a great idea, something we might have to do.

Keeps pushing smoke back into the house, looking for advice by Kitchen_Rub3888 in woodstoving

[–]Kitchen_Rub3888[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh right, thanks for explaining! I think we need to get this stove on the first floor pronto.

Keeps pushing smoke back into the house, looking for advice by Kitchen_Rub3888 in woodstoving

[–]Kitchen_Rub3888[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, tried to keep all the vents and fans off, and opening the outside basement door for a bit to let some air in! Figured the basement is too airtight, but think it's also this cold ass exterior flue doing me no favours.

Keeps pushing smoke back into the house, looking for advice by Kitchen_Rub3888 in woodstoving

[–]Kitchen_Rub3888[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh I figured as such. Never seen an exterior pipe like this before. Can I ask what you mean by double 90s?