Smoky Fireplace Startups

No one likes smoky fireplaces. Not only is the odor a problem, but the smoke itself can be hazardous to breathe. Our staff at Winston’s Chimney Service have dealt with many smoky fireplaces, and different things can be causing smoke to come out of your fireplace...

Causes of a Smoky Fireplace

Why is My Fireplace Smoky? Just as you are about to enjoy the evening with a nice warm fire and you suddenly smell smoke. In no time at all, your whole living room is filled with smoke and you feel like suffocating. You wonder where the smoke is coming from.  Lo and...

My Fireplace Stinks!

If You Have Strange Odors Coming from Your Chimney, It May Be Time for a Cleaning It is not uncommon for homeowners who frequently use their fireplaces to eventually notice strange odors coming from the chimney. In some cases, the odors are nothing to worry about but,...