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Do you have a flue damper?? If so, is it open when not in use?
With a chimney that tall you are going to get a lot of draft.
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Mine used to do that, I found a 5" thick piece of foam and stuck it in the flue right above the damper and it solved the issue. Also put a note on the damper that it was up there; we don't use the fireplace much......
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That is a long chimney with a lot of draft. Do you have a flue damper this is open?
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It's a natural gas fireplace with a concentric vent. There is no damper.
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Have you installed a glass door yet?
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