Family-owned chimney damper replacement in Wyndham Lakes
Book inside 72 hours of the inspection and 10% comes off the work. Our technicians check the damper, handle and frame for free.
- Licensed & insured
- Locally run
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
Every damper repair item, in writing
- Damper plate, frame and seat condition
- Pivot points and hinge wear
- Model lookup for factory-built fireplaces
- 100% satisfaction guarantee on the finished job
How we repair and replace dampers in Wyndham Lakes
Debris sitting on the damper
Leaves, twigs, loose mortar and bits of nesting material fall down the flue and land on the damper plate. Enough of it keeps the plate from opening or closing all the way.
Our technicians clear the debris from the plate and the smoke shelf behind it, then check where it came from. A missing or damaged cap usually lets it in, and animals in the flue are handled separately and humanely.
What lands on the plate can also include rust flakes and grit from the throat itself. If we find a lot of it, we look for the source, such as a deteriorating smoke chamber or a damaged flue, and note it on the estimate.
The smoke shelf behind the damper
Behind and above the damper sits the smoke shelf, a ledge at the bottom of the smoke chamber. Debris, soot and rust flakes collect there, out of sight from the room.
When we work on a damper, we clear the shelf too, since material piled there can fall back onto the plate and jam it again. If the smoke chamber itself needs repair, that is its own line on the estimate.
The smoke shelf also helps turn the airflow upward into the flue. When it is clear and intact, the fireplace drafts better. We clean it during damper work and tell you if the shelf or the smoke chamber walls need repair.
Damper damage after a chimney fire
If you think a chimney fire is burning right now, get everyone outside and call 911 before anything else. Afterward, know that a chimney fire can warp a damper plate, crack the frame and damage the flue above it. If you heard a loud roar in the chimney, saw sparks from the top or smelled strong smoke, the fireplace should not be used until it is inspected.
Our technicians check the damper along with the flue and smoke chamber after a suspected chimney fire. Anything beyond the damper goes on its own lines of the estimate so you see the whole picture.
After a chimney fire, the damper is only one part of the check. The flue, liner and smoke chamber also need a look before the fireplace is used again, and we explain what we found and what needs repair in writing.
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.
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Your chimney damper questions, answered
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.
Can the damper be marked so I know which way is open?
Yes. Many handles give no hint, and a wrong guess means a smoky room or a damper open all summer. After a repair our crew can add simple open and closed marks near the control and show you how to read them.
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