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Backdraft

Smoke coming back down. Frequently the house, not the chimney.

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What is Backdraft?

Flow reversal bringing products into the room. Commonly caused by exhaust fans, a dryer or a range hood putting the house at negative pressure. The free test is to crack a window near the fireplace and light it — if it drafts fine, no chimney work will fix the problem.

Related terms:DraftNegative Pressure

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Backdraft work is part of what we do across Dallas–Fort Worth. CSIA-certified technicians, a photo report of what we actually saw, and a written quote before anything starts.

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Other terms in the glossary

Creosote
The deposit annual sweeping exists to remove — and how fast it builds is mostly down to your firewood.
NFPA 211
The reference standard behind why your annual visit exists at all.
Inspection Levels
Three scopes at three prices. Knowing which you need stops you buying the wrong one.
Flue
The passage the smoke leaves through — and its size affects how often you'll be sweeping.
Liner
A once-in-decades component. Specified right you forget it; specified cheap you buy it twice.
Crown
The masonry top, and the single most common recurring bill on an older chimney.
15+
Years on Crews
2x
Visits a Year
0
Surprise Fees
< 2hr
Response
Ready when you are

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