Leaking smoke

[Peter638]

hello,

I have a country comfort insert stove that's at least fifteen years old. Had it going about a month ago and everything was fine.
Upon start up yesterday, heavy smoke leaked from everywhere. The damper was open and I felt a draft coming through so I don't believe there is an obstruction. Any suggestions?

 

[webby3650]

Sounds like you just need some more heat in the chimney. Use some newspaper to get some quick heat in the flue.

 

[webby3650]

Does the insert have a liner attached to it?
Can you see the cap? The screen is prone to plugging up, make sure it’s clogged up.

 

[Peter638]

Sounds like you just need some more heat in the chimney. Use some newspaper to get some quick heat in the flue.

I'll try ray it. Thank you

 

[webby3650]

If it doesn’t have a liner on it, there may be more to it.
Careful not to cause a flue fire with the paper. Inserts without a liner will build up creosote in a very short time.

 

[Peter638]

If it doesn’t have a liner on it, there may be more to it.
Careful not to cause a flue fire with the paper. Inserts without a liner will build up creosote in a very short time.

It worked!