Chimney damper replacement for Christmas homes
We free, re-hang or replace throat dampers and explain every option in writing before any work starts.
- Licensed & insured
- Locally run
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
Your damper estimate, line by line
- Handle, rod and linkage check
- Warping or cracks in the casting
- Rain cap check to stop future rust
- Written scope before work begins
The damper work behind a fireplace that works
Worn damper linkage
Between the handle and the plate sits a linkage of rods, pins and brackets. When one of those pieces wears or breaks, the handle can move freely while the plate stays put, which is one of the most misleading damper faults.
If your handle feels different than it used to, looser, stiffer or with a new click, tell us. Our technicians follow the linkage from the handle to the plate and replace the worn piece when the other parts are sound.
Linkage parts are small, but they carry all the force of opening and closing the plate. A worn pin or cracked bracket can fail without warning. Replacing it restores smooth operation, and we check the rest of the linkage while we are there.
Measuring the throat for a replacement damper
A replacement throat damper has to fit the opening it sits in. Our technicians measure the throat's width and depth and check how the old frame was set before ordering anything.
The Florida Building Code, Residential, section R1001.6 does not let the passage over the firebox, throat and damper included, get any narrower than the flue. A new damper sized to the throat keeps that passage open when the plate swings back.
Measuring also shows whether the throat has changed over time. Old repairs, cracked firebrick or rust can alter the opening. If the throat is irregular, we explain how that affects the replacement options before anything is ordered.
What happens to the old damper under a top damper
When a top-sealing damper is added, the old throat damper below still sits in the fireplace. It may be left open, fixed open or removed, depending on its condition and how the new damper is controlled.
We explain what will happen to the old plate before any work starts, so nobody in the house later closes a forgotten handle that no longer matters or leaves a loose plate to rattle. The plan goes in writing.
If the old throat damper is removed, the opening is checked and any rough edges are dressed. If it stays in place, we make sure it cannot swing shut by accident. Either way, you will know what the fireplace has and how to use it.
Book damper repair with confidence
Booking damper work should be easy. You call, we set a free inspection at your Christmas home, and you get a written estimate that explains the repair before any work starts.
Work booked within 72 hours after the free inspection is 10% off, and every damper job carries our workmanship warranty and 100% satisfaction guarantee. Local and family-owned, that is how we like to work.
Ask about the 72-hour discount when you call, along with anything you want to know about the damper. We explain what the visit involves and how long it usually takes.
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Quick answers on chimney damper replacement
How long does damper replacement take?
Freeing or re-hanging a damper is often done in one visit. A new throat damper, or a part ordered for a factory-built fireplace, can take a second trip, and mortar around a new frame needs its cure time before the first fire. Your estimate spells out the schedule.
Should I pull harder on a handle that will not move?
No, stop at normal hand pressure. On a rusted damper, force tends to bend the rod, snap a pin or crack the casting, and a freeing job turns into a replacement. If the handle is already bent, the fix may still be small, since many damper parts can be replaced on their own.
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