Wood smell in house

This is the first time I really recall smelling it. If it keeps happening I may get a handheld CO2 detector like was mentioned earlier by Certified106.

 

I only ever experience problems with smoke when starting up and when
A) there is a downdraft due to the mentioned temperature difference
B) when the cooking hood/extractor is on

As soon as the fire becomes substantial these effects are gone. However, I fully recommend any burner to install a good CO detector, it only has to go wrong once...

 

From what you describe it may not be CO leaking out of the stove as much as it may be smoke hanging around the house and making it's way back in. Anyhow I have the older version of this CO Meter which jmay be overkill for what you are needing. I use this meter for tracking down where the source of the CO is coming from. I can even pinpoint exactly where it is coming through a stove door gasket. They sell some cheaper versions that would be int he $130-$150 range if that helps you.
http://www.valuetesters.com/hvac-he...-monoxide-analyzer-with-long-life-sensor.html

 

Agreed, I have a simple $50 CO detector which is fixed to a wall and has a lifetime (10 year) battery. Pinpointing requires the advanced detectors.

 

I think you both may be right on. It was shortly after start up and a lot of "heavy" air. Most of my neighbors burn wood to so it may not have even been my smoke. I do have regular CO detectors both upstairs and down at the "correct" height as well as smoke detectors. No smell this morning so I think all is good. If it happens again I will look into a CO meter to pinpoint it.

 

Yea i had a "problem" start with this as well. Seems like whenever you think alright this will only be a few it never works out that way.