Some chimneys never draft right, no matter how many caps, extensions, or damper tweaks you try. A chimney fan is a mechanical draft inducer mounted at the top of the flue that pulls smoke and combustion gases up and out, on demand. Quick Chimney sizes, mounts, and wires the right fan for your flue so your fireplace or stove finally works the way it should.
What is included
- On-site draft assessment to confirm a fan is the right fix
- Fan sizing matched to your flue dimensions and appliance type
- Secure mounting of the draft-inducer unit at the flue top
- Wiring to an interior speed control so you can adjust draft from inside
- Weatherproof sealing at the chimney crown and all connections
- Full operating test and a walkthrough of the controls before we leave
Signs you might need this
- Smoke rolls into the room every time you light a fire
- The fireplace only drafts well on certain days or in certain weather
- You smell smoke or soot odors in other parts of the house
- Your chimney is too short, oversized, or undersized for the appliance
- Caps, extensions, and damper adjustments have not fixed the problem
Frequently asked questions
What is a chimney fan and how does it work?
A chimney fan is an electric draft-inducer mounted at the top of the flue. When switched on, it actively pulls air up the chimney, creating reliable draft regardless of chimney height, house pressure, or weather. You control it from a switch or speed dial inside the home, so you can boost the draft when lighting a fire and ease it back once the fire is established.
Will a chimney fan work with my fireplace or stove?
Chimney fans are made for wood-burning fireplaces, wood stoves, and many gas and oil appliances. During the assessment we match the fan model to your specific flue size and fuel type. For gas appliances, we install with a safety-first approach and follow local codes throughout the job.
Is a fan really necessary, or can the draft problem be fixed another way?
Sometimes a simpler fix works, like a cap upgrade or flue resizing, and we will tell you if it does. A fan is the right call when the draft problem is structural, such as a short chimney, a tight modern home, or surrounding rooflines and tree cover that disrupt airflow. We start with an assessment so you only get what actually solves the problem.
