Repairing and replacing throat dampers in Pembroke Pines
Stuck shut, stuck open or dropping during a fire, a throat damper fault usually has a cause we can find.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Damper symptoms you can check from the room
- Handle swings with no resistance
- Rattling above the fireplace on windy days
- Grinding or squealing when the control moves
- Daylight visible past the closed plate
Jump to
Throat damper repair for homes in Pembroke Pines
Replacing the plate and frame together
When the frame is cracked, badly warped or rusted through, a new damper assembly may be the lasting repair. The old frame comes out of the throat and a new one is set in its place. The control is chosen so it works from the room.
This is the largest version of the job, so the estimate describes it in detail. It names the assembly, the access work around the throat and any masonry that must be reset. We explain why the existing parts cannot be kept before recommending it. If a smaller repair would do, we say so.
Protecting the room during damper work
Damper work loosens soot, and soot travels. Before we start, we lay covers over the hearth and the floor in front of the opening. We manage the opening so dust stays inside the firebox as far as possible.
Tell us about rugs, furniture or finishes close to the fireplace, so we can plan around them. Old parts, rust scale and debris are bagged and hauled away when the job is finished. The room should look the way it did before we arrived, with a working damper as the one change you notice.
Find the rating plate before you call
Factory-built fireplaces carry a label, often called a rating plate, with the brand, model and serial number. One manufacturer's owner manual places it in the control area of the fireplace. Replacement parts are ordered by those numbers.
If you can, read the label to us when you call, or keep the owner manual handy. It lets us check the damper blade and control parts for your model before the visit. If the label is missing or unreadable, we look for other identifying marks during the free inspection.
Factory-built fireplaces and the fully open damper
One factory-built wood fireplace manual requires its flue damper to be fully open whenever the fireplace burns. It warns that a closed damper overfires the unit and spills smoke and flames into the room.
That makes damper faults in these units more serious than they look. A control that no longer holds the blade fully open needs repair before the next fire. We check the damper against the manual for your model and use only the listed parts.
Damper items you approve first
- Plate travel from open to closed
- Old parts bagged and hauled away
- Listed parts for factory-built models
- Open and closed positions shown to you
Fireplace damper questions and answers
Is it normal for a fireplace damper to show some rust?
Yes. A damper sits where heat and moisture meet, so light surface rust is common. Deep scale, pitting or holes are not normal. They usually point to water reaching the plate from above.
Will you show me the damper part that failed?
Yes, if you would like to see it. We point out the worn pivot, broken lug or bent rod before replacing it. Old parts are then bagged and hauled away with the rest of the debris.
Will replacing the damper cure a smoky fire?
Only if the damper caused it. We check the damper's travel first. If it opens fully and smoke still spills, we explain the other possible causes and which service handles each. A working damper is not replaced to treat a draft problem.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
- Top-Sealing Damper InstallationFit a top-mounted damper only after checking the fireplace, product restrictions and control route.
- Firebox RepairRepair the damaged fireplace chamber using an approach suited to masonry or manufactured components.
- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairIdentify and repair manufactured fireplace components using the appropriate model information.
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
We received your request
Our team will contact you to arrange your inspection.
Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo