Chimney Damper Repair & Replacement

With the costs of energy increasing every day, it’s more and more important to make sure you don’t lose any heat and air out of the top of your chimney. A chimney damper seals off the top of the chimney flue while your chimney is not in use. Chimney dampers improve the energy efficiency in your home by keeping the warm or cool air generated by your HVAC unit inside your house.

Chimney dampers come in many designs and in every shape and size.  They serve several purposes, including:

  • Conserving energy.
  • Keeping animals from getting into your home via the chimney flue.
  • Stopping rainwater and other debris from getting into your home.
  • Sealing off the chimney when it’s not in use.

After you burn a fire in your chimney, you can’t close the damper for a few hours because the fire will continue to smolder and the chimney must be ventilated. This means that while your damper is open, your chimney is vulnerable to moisture or to animals getting in. For this reason, it’s important that you also have a chimney cap installed over the damper.

close up of chimney with new top dampers and no chimney cap
Close up of new top sealing damper after installation
close up of chimney with new top dampers and new stainless steel chimney cap
close up of chimney with new top dampers and new stainless steel chimney cap

Our Dedication to Damper Efficiency

At Mr. Smokestack Chimney Service, we focus on damper efficiency. Your damper is important for many reasons and it is critical to keep it in good working order. If your chimney damper does not open or close properly, sometimes it is possible for adjustments to be made. But if your damper is not functioning properly and can’t be repaired, a new damper should be installed. Mr. Smokestack Chimney Service can provide you with a range of options on dampers, depending on the size and shape of your chimney and the specific conditions in your home. You can trust our trained experts to professionally install a damper that will function properly and keep your fireplace functioning efficiently.

 

A chimney cap can provide protection and ensure that your chimney operates efficiently and safely. Call on Mr. Smokestack Chimney Service for this important chimney and fireplace repair.