Quick Answer
Why Does My Chimney Smell?
A chimney smell usually means creosote buildup, trapped moisture, or an animal or blockage in the flue. It often gets worse in summer humidity. A free inspection pinpoints the cause — and a sweep or cap usually fixes it.
That smell coming from your fireplace is almost always one of three things: creosote buildup from past fires, moisture getting in through a missing cap or bad crown, or an animal or debris stuck in the flue. Humid summer air pushes the odor back into the room, which is why people notice it most in warm months. Clear Path Chimneys inspects free, finds which one it is, and a sweep, cap, or removal usually clears it up.
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