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Draft

Upward flow of air through the chimney.

All glossary terms

What is Draft?

The pressure differential between the inside of the chimney and the outside that pulls combustion gases upward. Poor draft causes smoking, backpuffing, and CO buildup. Fixed by warming the flue, opening a window, or addressing negative pressure in the house.

Related terms:Negative PressureBackdraft

Need a draft inspection or repair?

Draft 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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Active leak, animal in flue, post-fire damage, or smoke event? Real humans on the line 7 AM to 12 AM every day — replies in under 2 minutes. Tech dispatch within 2 hours during business hours, subject to crew availability after-hours.

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