Top-sealing dampers fitted by local pros in Lake Como
Local specialists install top-sealing dampers in Lake Como with the right size, mounting and handle for your fireplace. No hidden fees.
- Licensed & insured
- Locally run
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
What we measure in Lake Como before quoting a top damper
Part of the free damper inspection in Lake Como, with no charge and no obligation.
- Maker's required safety parts installed
- Flue checked empty of nests and animals first
- Written record of the model and size for your files
- Your 72-hour 10% discount shown on the estimate
The way we handle damper installs in Lake Como
A closer look at the damper work our team does on fireplaces in Lake Como.
Stopping downdrafts while the fireplace is idle
An open flue lets outside air fall down the chimney and into the room, often carrying the smell of old soot with it. A worn throat damper does little to stop that flow.
A closed top damper shuts the air path at the top of the flue. It will not fix a draft problem while a fire is burning, which has other causes, but it does stop air moving down an idle chimney. If the draft comes from somewhere else, such as a door or a vent near the fireplace, we say so.
A spring that no longer opens the lid fully
The spring that lifts the lid can tire or corrode. When the lid opens only partway, the flue is partly blocked during a fire, which is never acceptable. A partly open lid can also trap rain on its upper face, which speeds up rust on the hinge.
From the roof, our crew checks the spring and hinge and explains whether a replacement part is available or the unit should be replaced. Until it is fixed, the fireplace should not be used. The repair or replacement is quoted in writing before any part is ordered.
What a top damper will not fix
Controlling the flue while the fireplace is idle is the whole job of a top damper. It does not cure a fireplace that smokes during a fire because the flue is too short, blocked, undersized or competing with other appliances for air.
If your fireplace has that kind of problem, we say so and explain what would address it. We would rather sell the right repair than a damper that leaves the real problem in place. Those draft checks are part of the free inspection when you mention the problem.
Offset flues and the cable path
Some flues are not straight, with an offset that shifts the flue sideways between the firebox and the top. The cable then bends around that offset on its way down.
We check how the flue runs before recommending a top damper. A gentle offset is usually fine, while a sharp one can make the lid stiff to close, and we tell you if your flue falls into that group. Where the cable path is poor, another way of closing the flue may suit better, and we explain it.
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Top damper questions from Lake Como
Short answers from our damper team in Lake Como. Call for anything not covered here.
Does the old throat damper have to come out?
Not always. It can be left fully open, fixed open or removed, as long as it cannot close on the cable. We explain the plan for your plate before any work starts.
Can you fit a top damper on a round flue?
Yes, where a model is made for that size of round tile. We measure the flue top and choose a damper made for its shape rather than forcing a square frame onto a round tile.
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