Throat damper rusted or warped
Install a top sealing damper
Leave the old damper fully open.
Top-Sealing Damper Installation in Spring Hill, FL
A damper that seals the flue at the top, opened by a cable below.
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What You Can Count On
A top sealing damper is a spring-loaded lid mounted on top of the flue and worked by a cable from the fireplace below. Top sealing damper installation in Spring Hill replaces a rusted throat damper that no longer closes. The rubber seal keeps out drafts, rain, insects and animals when the fireplace is cold.
How a Chimney Top Damper Works
A chimney top damper sits on the top of the flue, usually clamped to the flue tile or fixed to the crown. A spring holds it open; a stainless cable runs down the flue to a handle in the firebox that pulls it shut against a silicone or rubber gasket. Many models, sometimes called a top mount damper, include a mesh screen and rain cap.
Because it seals at the top, the whole flue stays dry and closed off when the fireplace is not in use, which helps in humid weather and keeps cooled air from escaping up the chimney.
Chimney Top Damper Installation
Chimney top damper installation starts with measuring the flue top. We mount the damper, run the cable to a bracket in the firebox, and test it opens and closes fully. The old throat damper is left fully open or removed so it does not block the smoke path.
The handle must be pulled open before any fire. We show you how it works and fix the handle where you will see it.
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Signs It Is Time
An old throat damper above the firebox rusts, warps and stops sealing, and replacing it in place is awkward. A top sealing damper solves that from above: a spring-loaded lid on top of the flue, opened and closed with a cable that runs down to the fireplace. It closes tight when the fireplace is cold and keeps rain and animals out.
Questions and Answers
What is a top sealing damper?
A top sealing damper is a lid mounted on top of the chimney flue that closes against a gasket. A cable down to the fireplace opens and closes it. It replaces a rusted throat damper and keeps rain, animals and drafts out when the fireplace is cold.
Is a top damper better than a throat damper?
A top damper seals more tightly and keeps the whole flue dry and closed off, while a throat damper only closes the bottom. A top damper also blocks animals and insects. A sound throat damper still works, but a rusted one is easier to replace with a top unit.
Can a chimney cap and damper be combined?
Yes. Many top sealing dampers include a mesh screen and rain cap in one unit. The combined unit replaces the existing cap on that flue. On a chimney with several flues, each flue gets its own damper or a separate cap.
Should the fireplace damper be open or closed?
Keep the damper closed when the fireplace is cold, so cooled indoor air stays in and humid outdoor air stays out. Open it fully before lighting a fire, and leave it open until the ashes are completely cold, because a closed damper over hot embers sends smoke and carbon monoxide into the room.
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Seal the Flue at the Top
A top damper that closes tight and keeps the weather out.