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We have a working fireplace and a recently cleaned chimney. We have just started lighting fires again this year, and we always find smoke comes into the room. We find that it takes about two or three hours before the room clears, once we have a good bed of hot coals. I had one chimney guy tell me I need one of those spinning caps because all my chimneys on that line are at the same height, but we’re the only fire lit, and to be honest, every time I get my chimney cleaned the guys always find something that costs upwards of $600 that I ‘need’ to do so I am suspicious. I always crack a window when it happens to make sure there is enough draw. Also – we’re using last years wood which is so dry now its burning fast and hot. Anyone have any ideas on why this is happening or what i need to do to stop it.