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Are wood stoves smokey?

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Burning wood makes smoke, lots of it. But, as long as you have a good ventilation system, there is no reason that smoke will get into your house. The fire heats up the stove itself which radiates the heat to your house, and the smoke is vented outside.

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Wood stoves don't have to be smokey, but you have to use them right. Crack a window just a little to help create a draft. Don't let the beginning of the fire smolder. Make sure the fire is out when you want it to be.

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Yes, by definition, burning wood in a stove produces a sertain amount of smoke. However: a properly vented stove will take the smoke out of the house. A faint wood smell main remain, but most people find that pleasant.

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All wood stoves on occasion will smoke. How much will depend on several things. The weather will affect smoke either through the wind or pressure. The type of wood you are using and how dry it is will factor in, also the damper on your stove.

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posted by vampire (15)
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it depends how you build your smoke exit system. The smoke pipes should have good suction. The shorter and less turning on the pipes the better for suction. Also you need to have your chimney cleaned every other year for safety.

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posted by Shafy (41)
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