Chimney Flue Damper Repair

You should then be able to twist the damper so that it comes off the rod.

Chimney flue damper repair.

Traditional dampers throat bottom closing are located between the firebox and the smoke chamber and are usually made of cast iron. Dampers are used to cut off airflow to and from the flue. Over time traditional dampers deteriorate and become unable to create a sufficient seal against downdraft. This stainless steel damper easily opens and closes with a spring loaded pull chain that s mounted on the firebox wall.

When the fireplace is lit the damper must be open to release the smoke. A damper is located in the chimney flue 1 to 2 feet above the fireplace opening. Chimney flue and fireplace repairs chimney top covers chimney caps chimney brick repairs are our specialties. The most common chimney damper repair occurs with old cast iron or steel throat dampers which were installed when the chimney was originally constructed.

Throat dampers are located directly inside the lower chimney flue whether it is a fireplace or a furnace and are easily accessible. Replacement fireplace dampers seal at the chimney top. With every repair we ll arrive within the one hour appointment window specified in uniform and ready to work. A flue damper is a metal plate inside a fireplace chimney.

Top sealing dampers are only accessible from the roof. When replacing your existing damper a product now available on the market is called a top sealing damper where the damper is actually located at the top of the chimney controlled by a cable that reaches down the chimney which prevents heated air in the winter from being lost up and out of the chimney. Remove the fixings using the wrench. We are qualified to perform all types of chimney repairs including damper replacement firebox rebuilds and repairs interior chimney repairs and chimney cap installation.

A chimney without a damper is costing you money as much as 30 of your heat and air conditioning can go up the chimney. Chimney top sealing fireplace dampers save energy prolong chimney life and protect your home from insects and animals. It is shut when the fireplace is unlit to prevent cold air from entering the home. A throat damper which is the most common is located just above the firebox inside of the chimney flue.

We can provide a top damper that fits into a flue cap. This is fixed to the chimney with four nuts. The damper will now need to be removed there should be a metal rod attached to the damper.