Chimney damper replacement for homes in Boulevard Park Isles
We look at the plate, the frame and the control separately, because each one can fail on its own.
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Damper symptoms you can check from the room
- Rattling above the fireplace on windy days
- Grinding or squealing when the control moves
- Handle missing or snapped off
- No damper visible above the opening
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Damper work, from handle to plate
Freeing a plate that has seized
Freeing a damper is careful work rather than force. We remove loose scale and debris from the plate and frame, clean the pivots, and work the plate through its travel in small steps. Each step is checked before the next, so a hidden crack is more likely to show before it spreads.
The aim is a plate that opens fully, closes squarely and moves by hand from the room. If freeing it reveals a crack or a broken lug, we stop and explain the change. Freeing a sound damper is usually the smaller job, which is why we try it wherever the parts are worth keeping.
Approval comes before any damper work
We do not begin damper work during the inspection unless you have agreed to it. The inspection is for finding the fault and explaining the options. The repair starts once you have the estimate and have said yes.
If something changes during the job, such as a crack that only shows once the plate is moved, we stop and explain it. The change is priced and approved before we continue. That rule applies to small items too, so the final bill matches what you agreed.
A missing handle or control
Sometimes the control has been lost entirely, leaving the plate with no way to be moved from the room. The plate may be stuck open, closed or somewhere between the two.
The building code asks that a masonry fireplace damper be operable from the room. A missing control therefore needs replacing even if the plate is sound. We find a control that suits the plate and frame you have. If none will fit, we explain the alternatives and what each one involves before you choose.
Choosing a replacement damper style
Replacement throat dampers come with different controls, such as poker rods, rotary cranks and levers. The best choice depends on the shape of the throat and where a control can be reached from the room.
We suggest the style that fits your opening and is easy to use. If you have a preference, tell us, and we explain whether it will work in your throat. The style chosen is named on the estimate, so there are no surprises when the part arrives and is fitted.
The damper checks behind your estimate
- Plate travel from open to closed
- Rust scale removal from plate and frame
- New damper assembly, where needed
- Seat check with the plate closed
Throat damper questions, answered plainly
Can a rusted damper plate be saved, or must it go?
Often it can be saved. Light rust cleans off, and seized pivots can usually be freed. A plate that has rusted through, split or warped badly is replaced. We show you which case applies during the free inspection.
Can you replace the damper in a factory-built fireplace?
Yes, using the parts the manufacturer lists for that model. We need the model and serial number from the label. Unlisted parts are not fitted, because the fireplace's listing depends on its tested components.
Should I close the damper while embers are still glowing?
No. Leave the damper open until the fire is out and the firebox has cooled. Glowing embers still give off smoke and gases, and those need the open flue to leave the house.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepair the chimney-to-roof connection with a scope that accounts for the adjoining roofing and masonry.
- Chimney Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible system.
- Fireplace RestorationCoordinate fireplace repairs while preserving suitable existing features and defining the intended use.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
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Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
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