2007-01-31 11:58:13 · 8 answers · asked by slsorre 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
i feel sick to my stomach with headaches it's a new home.
2007-01-31 11:59:55 · update #1
Even if this is a new home you could have a leak and be getting carbon monoixde poisoning. Please have a professional check this out immediately. Even if it cost a little, it is worth saving your life.
Good Luck
2007-01-31 12:07:55 · answer #1 · answered by kellistines 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's carbon monoxide. The problem with fireplaces in new homes is that the homes are too tight and fireplaces need quite a bit of draft. First, get a carbon monoxide detector. Second, have the system inspected. The solution may be as simple as opening a window to allow free draft up the chimney, or you might wish to add an outside air intake to the firebox. You did open the damper, didn't you? Also, you shouldn't close the intake air and damper until the embers are completely out because they produce large amounts of carbon monoxide.
2007-01-31 21:05:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get yourself a CO detector. You should have one anyway. Get a good one with a digital display. You may have allergies, you may have chemicals burning off that will quit once everything is cured.
The fireplace pulls a lot of air. If your house is tight, which is likely since it is new, It may be that you need to open a window an inch or two to let in fresh air to replace what is going up the chimney.
A fireplace is for ambiance, not heating...
2007-01-31 23:01:52 · answer #3 · answered by Bryan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are burning clean wood with no paint or chemicals on it [like pressure treated wood :( ]I suggest you do NOT use the fireplace until someone looks at it. It sounds like the smoke and gases are not rising up the chimney properly. If they are not you could make yourself sick OR WORSE if you continue to use it without getting it checked out!. If it is a new house I would contact whomever you bought it from and ask them to help with the problem.
2007-01-31 20:11:58 · answer #4 · answered by Barnstormer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please do not use the fireplace until you have the chiminey cleaned and possibly the fire department come in to do an assessment. Chances are great that something is not working correctly and you are being affected by carbon monoxide, which can be deadly.
Please get this checked out immediately for the health and safety of yourself and your family. Have a good day.
2007-01-31 20:20:44 · answer #5 · answered by Sue F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have either a chimney flue or draft problem. You are describing what could be carbon monoxide poising symptoms.
HAVE IT CHECKED ASAP!! Do not use it til you do!
You should also install a carbon monoxide detector in your house.
It is also possible that you have an allergy to whatever you are burning. Check CO2 first, however.
2007-01-31 20:16:17 · answer #6 · answered by bear45fl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the draft on your chimney letting smoke into the room? hold a candle close to the opening, the flame should lean toward the fireplace.
2007-01-31 20:12:35 · answer #7 · answered by T C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds to me like you might have trouble with carbon monoxide. Get it checked.
Good luck!
2007-01-31 21:43:57 · answer #8 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋