Fireplace Damper Pull Chain Replacement

A stainless steel cable runs down the chimney into the opening of the fireplace allowing you to pull on the cable which opens or closes the damper.

Fireplace damper pull chain replacement.

This can warp and damage the fireplace damper thus needing replacement. If possible take a picture of your damper and the old handle. Rck sales fireplace cast iron chimney damper chains both open and close 18 long. Throat dampers are located directly inside the lower chimney flue whether it is a fireplace.

Repairing a throat damper if you don t have a cap on your chimney rain and moisture can enter the chimney flue causing the damper to rust. Fireplace dampers sit almost directly above the heat of the fire. Amazon s choice for fireplace damper chain. This will be useful when purchasing a replacement part.

5 0 out of 5 stars 2. Get it as soon as sat apr 25. A top sealing damper that is pull chain activated and a throat damper that is lever or knob activated. They are operated using a pull chain that hooks to the side of the fireplace.

A damper plate located at the top of a chimney within a top mounted damper is usually square in shape and spring loaded to open or close via a pulley chain with the chain handle to control the damper located within the fireplace. The damper is an important part of your wood fireplace chimney. Write down the make and model of your damper. Shine a flashlight up your chimney.

Step 3 remove the damper. Over time the extreme heat and rapid change in temperature. Remove the grate so that you can access the entire fireplace. It prevents heated air loss through the chimney or down drafts when the chimney is not in use.

Once you have cleaned your fireplace you will then need to locate the damper. Step 2 find the damper. Unlike traditional throat dampers a chimney top damper is installed at the top of the chimney allowing it to close and seal properly. You should be able to see the damper normally located about a foot higher than the fireplace itself.

4 5 out of 5 stars 118. Installing a new damper handle is also a way to upgrade the hardware on your fireplace. Only 3 left in stock order soon. Metal fireplace damper pull with solid brass handle.