What can I do if my fire is too hot, but turning down the airflow causes a smoky chimney?

Dave Pullen from the New Zealand Home Heating Association answers one of the most frequently asked questions from wood burner users: "What can I do if my fire is too hot, but when I turn down the airflow I get smoke coming from the chimney?". For more tips on burning smoke-free and saving on firewood, visit www.warmercheaper.co.nz.

[@mrbigshoworelse]

Very handy to know when you're new to wood heating in a Canadian winter.

[@aaronsivasothy5587]

Thank you!

[@keithmcmecking729]

Hello. I am looking at a Woodsman Brunner. It looks like it could be difficult to empty because of the upright pieces of steel at the base of the box? Is there a way of cleaning it out ? Ie with a brush and shovel which cannot get in between the steel uprights?

[@diesel92kj1]

If you have a 8KW Home Back Boiler you have to let it smolder as you don't get a ash bed. If not you will rinse through a Builders bag of wood in a day lol.

[@ultralink3053]

why does mine burn my room?