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.

Metal fireplace damper pull with solid brass handle. A damper must be in one piece that is snug to the flue in order for it to work properly. Only 3 left in stock order soon. Step 3 remove 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. 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. Get it as soon as sat apr 25. Over time the extreme heat and rapid change in temperature.

If you wish to retrofit the fireplace with a different type of damper than the original or need assistance replacing an existing damper consult with an nfi certified fireplace technician or reputable chimney sweep for guidance and installation. Installing a new damper handle is also a way to upgrade the hardware on your fireplace. Amazon s choice for fireplace damper chain. 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. They are operated using a pull chain that hooks to the side of the fireplace. If possible take a picture of your damper and the old handle. Fireplace dampers sit almost directly above the heat of the fire.

This can warp and damage the fireplace damper thus needing replacement. 5 0 out of 5 stars 2. Remove the grate so that you can access the entire fireplace. A top sealing damper that is pull chain activated and a throat damper that is lever or knob activated.

It prevents heated air loss through the chimney or down drafts when the chimney is not in use. Shine a flashlight up your chimney. When the chain comes off a replacement will be necessary. The damper is an important part of your wood fireplace chimney.

Step 2 find the damper. 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. Rck sales fireplace cast iron chimney damper chains both open and close 18 long. Write down the make and model of your damper.