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Originally Posted by rubynicholson77056
Thanks so much Escanlan. Yes I do have the optional air kit. I haven't heard the dripping sound since that night. It actually rained yesterday and today and no drip! It had also rained prior to me hearing the dripping sound and I hadn't heard it. It was a one time thing, I just didn't want it to be a chance that water was leaking within a wall or something of that nature.
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If the dripping was a result of heavy rains it might indicate either wind blown rain or potentially heavy rain over running part of the structures provisions for protecting against moisture penetration. There are many potential causes but they should be checked.
If it was wind blown rain into the flue then possibly you do not have a proper, or properly installed, rain cap on the chimney chase. If you have a typical wood chimney chase (see here for examples
FireplacesNow.com: For gas fireplaces, electric fireplaces, wood burning fireplaces and stoves (http://www.fireplacesnow.com/Chimney_Chase_Info.htm - broken link)) it could be the chase was not properly wrapped/flashed under the siding and trim which can allow blowing rains in. If it was the heavy rain coming down it could be improper rain cap, flashing issues around the chimney chase, etc.
I would have the issue checked out to prevent any long term degradation from rains. When it is checked it is important that the attic area around the chimney chase also be checked for signs of staining that can potentially identify the cause. If you have had consistent rains your way you might also wish to consider having an infrared imaging scan be performed around the interior of the home close to the source of the dripping sound. Thermal imaging can help identify potential water penetration issues without destructive inspections such as removing sheetrock, etc.
If you decide to have the issue checked in any method I would highly consider hiring your own independent person to perform the checks/inspection. It is worth the cost to have someone with no financial interest in the results of an inspection to perform it. If you need names or potential references please email me and I will help where I can.