What is a fireplace damper block?
Damper clamps, also known as damper locks, are little pieces of hardware like the image above. These small pieces serve a very important purpose: they protect your family from carbon monoxide poisoning. The damper is the part of the chimney that can open and close. The damper helps to control the draft in a flue.
How much does it cost to replace a damper in a fireplace?
Fireplace Damper Cost and Installation A chimney cap damper costs around $200 to $300, not including the screened chimney cap, which runs between $90 and $120. Professional installation of a new damper will likely run around $200 to $400 for labor, in addition to the cost of the new damper itself.
How do you fix a damper that won’t close?
This is a brief step-by-step guide on how to repair your chimney damper yourself.
- Remove Debris. Start by cleaning debris and creosote from the damper before removing it.
- Remove the Damper Plate.
- Clean Everything.
- Replace the Damper Plate.
How hard is it to fix a fireplace damper?
Reinstalling the damper Installing the damper is quite easy. Simply slide it back onto the rod in the same fashion that you removed the old damper and fix the rod and damper back into place using the same nuts as before. Be sure it is securely fastened and that it will not wiggle or fall over time.
Does every chimney have a damper?
Not all chimneys or flues have a damper. Open fireplaces can usually be found with damper located within the upper part of the firebox. It’s common to find a damper as part of an open fireplace, but in some cases there may be no damper at all.
Can I close the damper with embers?
A fireplace damper should always be kept open while the fire is burning. Furthermore, keep the damper open until all the embers are completely out; since smoke and dangerous carbon monoxide can enter the house. Once the ember bed is entirely out, close the damper.