Chimney damper replacement and fireplace damper repair in Keene's Pointe
Chimney damper replacement for Keene's Pointe homes, fitted to your fireplace and tested through its full travel before we go.
- Licensed & insured
- Locally run
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
Inside a written damper replacement estimate
- Handle, rod and linkage check
- Replacement handle or linkage parts
- New throat damper supplied and set
- Refractory mortar cure time before use
Damper repair from the handle to the plate
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.
Dampers in factory-built fireplaces
Factory-built fireplaces are tested and listed as complete units, under the UL 127 standard, and the Florida Building Code, Residential, section R1004 calls for them to be installed according to that listing. Their dampers are part of the unit.
That means repairs use the parts the maker specifies for your model, never a universal damper forced to fit. Our technicians identify the unit first, then quote the correct part and the work to fit it.
Factory-built fireplaces also have specific clearances and parts that must stay as designed. Using the maker's parts keeps the unit working as listed. If a part is no longer available, we explain the options the maker allows.
Checking the damper in a newly bought home
If you just moved in, you may not know how the fireplace damper works or whether it works at all. Previous owners sometimes leave it wired open, jammed or missing a handle.
Before your first fire, book a free inspection. Our technician finds the damper, shows you how to open and close it and tells you whether anything needs repair.
New owners also benefit from learning how the fireplace works as a whole. Our technician can show you the damper, the controls and any doors or screens, so you feel confident using the fireplace safely.
Rust flakes on the firebox floor
Orange flakes collecting on the firebox floor usually come from the damper plate or frame above. They are a sign that water has been reaching the damper and that rust is working on it.
A few flakes may mean light rust that cleans up. A steady supply means the damper is thinning. Our technician looks at the plate from below and tells you which situation you have.
Rust flakes also fall onto the grate and mix with the ashes, which makes cleanup messier. Fixing the damper and stopping the water cures that problem and keeps the firebox cleaner.
Other work in Keene's Pointe
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- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairRepair the fireplace according to its model.
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair the transition above the fireplace opening.
Learn more about chimney damper repair and replacementKeene's Pointe services
Chimney damper questions in Keene's Pointe
Can a damper at the top of the chimney take the place of mine?
Sometimes. A top-sealing damper mounts on the flue at the top of the chimney and opens and closes with a cable. Whether it suits your fireplace depends on the flue and how you use the fireplace, and our technician explains both options before you choose.
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.
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