When the consumer attempts to open/close the damper, it can become stuck in its current position. In addition, some of the dampers were assembled backwards and are set to the closed position when the ...

Before starting a fire, open the fireplace damper so smoke can properly exit through the chimney. Use kiln-dried firewood for the cleanest burn and least chimney build-up. Kindling lights quickly, but ...

A roaring fireplace on a chilly day provides a welcome, aesthetically appealing respite from the cold. Fireplaces are typically used throughout winter, but when spring rolls around, many homeowners no ...

The following recalls have been announced: About 500 DuraTech anchor plates with fireplace damper and DuraChimney II anchor plates with fireplace dampers, manufactured in the United States by Simpson ...

Q: We own an older house in Los Gatos. It was built in 1930s. The fireplace was built without a damper. There is also a glass-door fire screen that can be closed. We get an odor of ashes even when the ...

Q–What can be done with a fireplace that has no damper? It is a wraparound style, open on the front. We have had the chimney cleaned several times and the workmen are amazed as well as amused that we ...

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- 'Tis the season for a roaring fire. Mary Bubala has some tips to reduce heat loss from your fireplace. Always keep the flue damper closed unless a fire is going. Keeping the flue ...

PITTSBURGH, July 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "I had a new damper installed on our chimney, and it failed within two years. The heat from the fireplace compromised the tension in the springs that hold the ...