Top-sealing damper installation in Colonialtown South
An open flue lets the air you cooled slip away. Call our Colonialtown South team for a free inspection and a top damper that seals.
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Checked before a top damper is ordered in Colonialtown South
Four of the items our damper specialists record in Colonialtown South, each with upfront pricing.
- Flue tile shape, size and height above the crown
- Clamp tension set and the seal checked from the roof
- Maker's required safety parts installed
- Flue checked empty of nests and animals first
Top dampers fitted properly in Colonialtown South
Practical notes from the damper installers serving Colonialtown South.
The safety device some makers require
Some top dampers include a fusible-link safety device between the lid and the cable. The Lock-Top instructions say that device must be installed for the maker's warranty to be in effect.
We install every part the maker's instructions call for, including safety devices, and we do not skip steps to save time. The model's paperwork, with its warranty conditions, is left with you at handover. If an existing top damper is missing a required part, we point that out during the inspection.
Sweeping before the damper goes on
A new damper bonds to the top of the tile, and the tile should be clean for that bond. A flue that has not been swept in a while may also hide cracks or deposits that change the plan.
Before quoting, we look down the flue and tell you whether a sweep belongs in the job. When it does, it is listed on its own line and done before the damper is installed. Sweeping and damper work can often be done on the same visit, which saves a trip.
A yearly check that includes the damper
The U.S. Fire Administration advises having chimneys cleaned and inspected each year by a professional, and the Consumer Product Safety Commission advises inspecting flues and chimneys before each heating season.
That visit is the natural time to look at the damper as well. We check the gasket, spring, hinge, cable and bracket, adjust the clamp if the cable has stretched and make sure the lid still opens fully. Any wear found is explained on the spot, with a written quote if a part needs replacing.
Workmanship warranty and the maker's warranty
Our installation work is covered by our workmanship warranty, with the terms written into your estimate. The damper itself carries the maker's product warranty on its own terms.
Some makers tie their warranty to installation steps, such as fitting a safety device. We follow those steps and leave the paperwork with you, so both warranties are easy to use if you ever need them. The warranty terms and the maker's paperwork go into the same folder as the operating notes.
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Answers about top-sealing dampers for Colonialtown South homeowners
If your damper question is not here, our Colonialtown South team is a phone call away.
Can a top damper go on a factory-built fireplace?
Only where the fireplace maker lists a damper or termination part for that system. The top dampers we install bond to masonry flue tile. We check your fireplace's documentation and explain what it allows.
Will a top damper keep birds out of the chimney?
When it is closed, yes, the flue is shut at the top. We confirm the flue is empty before installing, because some chimney birds are federally protected and must not be sealed in.
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