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Draft

Upward flow of air through the chimney.

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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

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