Many homeowners know their chimney damper aka fireplace damper needs to be opened before starting a fire but don t know how to tell if the damper is open or closed.
Fireplace damper open or close.
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An open damper allows smoke to exit the chimney rather than backing up into the house.
Conversely turning the key clockwise to the right the damper is closed.
Dampers are after all a crucial part of fireplace safety.
Give yours a check to see open or closed it can help save money during winter keeping it closed when not in use.
With most dampers you can adjust the handle to where it not open as much.
On some zero clearance factory built fireplaces the damper is a little different than the two mentioned above.
A chain that s dangling freely and unsecured is a telltale sign that the damper is open.
If it s hooked to the side of the fireplace wall then this probably means that the damper is closed.
By pushing it away from you the damper is closed.
The chain can be found on the inside of your fireplace.
By pulling the lever toward you the damper is open.
You can also tell if your damper is open or closed just by listening.
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I tell folks to get the damper closed soon as possible after a fire.
Replace the handle when the damper is in place.
It also creates a draft of the air necessary for this to happen.
The second type of damper is operated by a lever normally mounted on the right inside wall of the fireplace.