Tried getting my fireplace going but ended up with a lot of smoke back
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Call in a Chimney Sweep or get your selves a set of brushes
Did you have the flue open? If yes, have the chimney cleaned.
Did you open the flue? If yes, then you have a blocked chimney just need a good cleaning. DIY with brushes or once a year in a chimney sweep's services. I saw brushes listed from under $15 and up at Home Depot. A chimney sweep can cost under $100 and up, depending on where you live.
You should ALWAYS have your fireplace cleaned and inspected by a chimney sweep before trying to use a fireplace. If yours was swept & inspected after the last time you used it than you probably just left the flue closed. It needs to be opened to let the smoke out of the chimney.
Are you sure you opened the flue all the way or at all?
I agree! Make sure you had the flue open. Have the chimney checked and cleaned. Also crack open a window or door to create a draft up the chimney when starting it. Once a good flame is going close the window/door.
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