Fireplace Damper Open Or Close

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Fireplace damper open or close.

To open or close the damper lift the handle and push or pull to move the damper to the desired position. By pulling the lever toward you the damper is open. An open damper allows smoke to exit the chimney rather than backing up into the house. Conversely turning the key clockwise to the right the damper is closed.

A chain that s dangling freely and unsecured is a telltale sign that the damper is open. Replace the handle when the damper is in place. With most dampers you can adjust the handle to where it not open as much. The second type of damper is operated by a lever normally mounted on the right inside wall of the fireplace.

Give yours a check to see open or closed it can help save money during winter keeping it closed when not in use. It also creates a draft of the air necessary for this to happen. Have a good summer and see you in the future. When we get calls about dampers at magic mountain chimney sweeps we are always happy to provide answers.

This is not true for every fireplace some especially pre fab type the damper is either open or closed. Dampers are after all a crucial part of fireplace safety. On some zero clearance factory built fireplaces the damper is a little different than the two mentioned above. I tell folks to get the damper closed soon as possible after a fire.

You can also tell if your damper is open or closed just by listening. When the fireplace is in use the damper whether it s a throat damper just above the firebox or a top mount damper at the top of the chimney must be open. The chain can be found on the inside of your fireplace.