Chimney damper replacement and repair in Rock Lake

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Damper repair items on your written estimate

Handle, rod and linkage check
Full open-to-closed travel test
Written scope before work begins
100% satisfaction guarantee on the finished job

Fixing a chimney damper the right way

Fireplaces with no working damper

Some fireplaces have had their damper removed, rusted away or wired permanently open. Without one, the flue stays open all year and the room loses conditioned air whenever the house is closed up.

Section R1001.7.1 of the Florida Building Code, Residential, calls for a damper in a masonry fireplace. Our technicians look at the throat, measure the opening and explain what it takes to add a working damper back, in writing and at no charge.

Adding a damper where one is missing means checking the throat for space and support. Some throats still have the seat of a damper that is gone, while others need more work to accept one. Our technicians explain which you have.

When an alarm sounds near the fireplace

A smoke or carbon monoxide alarm going off while the fireplace is in use is an emergency. Get everyone out of the house and call 911 from outside. The damper can wait.

Once the fire department has cleared the house, call us to find out what happened. A damper that dropped shut, a jammed plate or a blocked flue are all things our technicians check, and the fireplace stays unused until the cause is fixed.

After an alarm, keep the fireplace unused until the cause is found and fixed. Test your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms regularly and replace batteries as needed. A working damper and working alarms together make the fireplace far safer to use.

Same-day damper inspections when available

A damper stuck closed on a cool evening, or one that dropped shut mid-fire, is hard to live with. When our schedule allows, we offer same-day inspection slots.

Call early in the day for the widest choice of times. Until our technician has checked it, keep the fireplace unused. If a quick adjustment makes it safe for now, we tell you and list the lasting repair on the estimate.

A quick adjustment might mean clearing debris or freeing a plate enough to open safely. It is a short-term step, and we explain what the lasting repair should be.

Damper handles and heat

Damper handles sit close to the fire, and metal handles can get hot while a fire is burning. Set the damper fully open before lighting and leave adjustments until the fire has burned down.

If your handle sits so close to the opening that it is hard to use safely, tell us. Our damper pros look at the control and explain whether a different handle or linkage would make it easier to operate.

A fireplace tool or a heat-resistant glove helps with a warm handle, but the safest approach is setting the damper before the fire is lit. We show you the correct position at the end of any damper visit.

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Common questions about damper replacement

Is it safe to close the damper right after a fire?

Wait until the fire is completely out and the ashes are cold. U.S. Fire Administration guidance warns against closing the damper over hot ashes, since that can push carbon monoxide into the house.

Is damper work covered by a warranty?

Yes. Damper repairs and replacements are backed by our workmanship warranty and our 100% satisfaction guarantee. The terms for your job are written on the estimate before you approve it.

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