Chimney damper replacement for homes in Miramar
For homes in Miramar, damper work comes with upfront pricing and a written record of the work.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
What a failing throat damper looks like
- Control rod slipping out of its notch
- Sooty smell drifting into the room
- Control that needs force to move
- No damper visible above the opening
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Your throat damper, part by part
If a carbon monoxide alarm sounds
If a carbon monoxide alarm sounds while the fireplace is in use, get everyone out of the house. Once you are outside, call 911 and wait there until responders say the house is clear. Do not go back in to close the damper or to put out the fire.
An alarm means the detector has sensed carbon monoxide in the room. A damper that closed on its own or opened only partway is one possible reason, and there are others. Leave the fireplace unused until the cause has been found and the damper and flue have both been checked.
When the damper is not the cause
A smoky fireplace is not always a damper problem. The flue size, a blocked cap, the way the room draws air and the fire itself can all affect draft. Replacing a working damper would fix none of those.
We check the damper first because it is the simplest part to confirm. If it opens fully and seats properly, we say so plainly and explain what else may be involved. Anything outside the damper is described as its own item, with its own reasoning, so you are not paying for a part that was never at fault.
Our workmanship warranty on damper work
The damper work we complete is covered by our workmanship warranty. It applies to the parts we freed, re-hung or replaced, and the written record of the work lists them.
If a repair of ours does not hold as it should, tell us and we look at it again. The terms for your job are explained before you approve the work, so you know what they cover from the start. Keep the written record with your fireplace papers, since it shows which parts the warranty concerns.
Heavy deposits on the plate
A thick layer of deposits on the plate adds weight and can stop it seating on the frame. It also hides rust and cracks underneath, so the plate cannot be judged until it is cleaned.
We clean the plate enough to see its condition before recommending anything. The plate often turns out sounder than it looked. If the deposits come from how the fire burns, we mention it. A sweep of the flue may be recommended when the deposits continue above the damper, and that is listed separately.
Lines you will find on the damper estimate
- Plate travel from open to closed
- Notes on smoke chamber condition
- Notes on nearby firebrick condition
- Operation check from inside the room
What people ask about their dampers
What if my factory-built fireplace model is no longer made?
We check the manufacturer's parts information for an approved replacement. If none exists, we explain what that means for the fireplace and the options you have. We do not adapt a listed unit to take a part it was not tested with.
How soon can I use the fireplace after damper work?
A new control or a freed plate can often be used once we finish. Where a frame was set in fresh mortar, the fireplace waits for that mortar to dry and cure as its maker directs. We tell you the plan.
What does the free inspection look at on my damper?
We check the plate, frame, pivots and control, how far the plate travels and how it seats. We also look at the smoke shelf and throat. You get the findings explained and a free written estimate.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Animal RemovalAssess occupied chimney openings and plan appropriate follow-up cleaning or entry protection.
- Chimney Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible system.
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo