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Westchester Chimney Damper Repair

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There are a lot of components for your chimney that may need some repair work done from time to time, which includes your chimney damper. The chimney damper controls the flow of smoke that rises through the chimney. In a nutshell, it is responsible for the ventilation. When the damper gets damaged or breaks, it limits the effectiveness to use your fireplace.

Chimney Repair Estimate

So, if you need chimney damper repair in the Westchester area, turn to the pros at Guaranteed Home Improvement. We have years of experience in this field and will effectively repair any issues you have with your chimney. For more information about our chimney services, please check out our services page. When you call, we can provide you with more details regarding our chimney services and share a fair and accurate quote for the chimney damper repair.

What is a Chimney Damper?

A chimney damper is simply the lid or seal that is located inside the chimney flue. For more extensive damage, we offer chimney flue replacement. The damper is operable by a chain or a pull system that is usually near the top-front of the firebox. The chimney damper covers the flue and prevents cold air from drafting down through the chimney and into the home when the fireplace is not in use. When you are using the fireplace, the damper is open because it allows smoke to exit through the chimney. It is a crucial part of a working chimney.

Common Chimney Damper Problems

When the chimney damper needs repair or replacement, there are some common signs and problems that will make themselves known. Over the years, continuous heat and cold air from fires and downdrafts will warp and crack the chimney damper. Continued use coupled with the changes of the season add to the wear and tear of any chimney damper. Of course, it can take years for these issues to really come to the forefront, but the chimney damper is not one of the aspects that get checked often. Which means the damage may get worse without you knowing before it is too late.

If you do not maintain the chimney damper, some common problems may pop up. Let's take a quick look at some chimney damper problems that commonly lead to repair and replacement in the Westchester area.

Flue Damper Plate Is Off Track

When the flue damper plate is off track, it can affect the direction that the smoke is rising through the chimney.

Drafty

If you have a damaged flue damper, you may experience cold air from the outside traveling down the chimney into your home in a downdraft. This cold air enters your home and causes discomfort. Not to mention these cold drafts impacting your heating bill!

Damper Won't Close or Open

This is obviously pretty self-explanatory, but there are problems when the chimney damper will not open or close. When the damper won't close, it further impacts the downdraft issues while also allowing air to escape from your home. When the damper won't open, the fireplace become inoperable because you need the damper to open in order to even use the fireplace.

It's Broken!

You can simply look at the chimney damper to see if the plate is visibly cracked or broken. If this is the case, get immediate help to fix it!

Damper Performance Suffering

Lastly, it is possible that the damper simply is not working as it usually does, such as not allowing the correct amount of smoke to escape.

If you are suffering any of these chimney damper problems, then it would be wise to give us a call and schedule a chimney inspection. You do not want any of these problems escalating and causing more damage, and thus costing more money to repair. Even if you are not someone who always uses your chimney, you want to make sure all components are working to ensure the integrity of the chimney. And make sure that the bricks and mortar are in safe conditions.

When Is The Damper is Open or Closed?

Here are three simple ways to check to see if your chimney damper is open or closed. Knowing this is important when it comes to properly using the chimney and fireplace.

Feel for a Draft

You can quickly place your hands into the fireplace (when there is no fire going of course) and feel for a draft of air that is coming from the top. If you feel a draft, it is open and should be closed if you are no longer using the damper.

Check Manually

Once the fire is out, you can use your hand to feel where the damper is located. You should be able to feel around and locate the frame and find that the damper is open. When you do this, you will most likely feel a draft if it is open while you are manually checking.

Give It A Look

If possible, you can look into the firebox and check out the chimney damper. Of course, make sure the fireplace is no longer in use! We recommend using some eye protection in case soot or ash falls down. And when you look, you can see if there is anything demonstrably wrong with the chimney damper where you would need repair or replacement of it.