What is this? An open damper allows smoke and other harmful gases produced by a fire to escape from the fireplace, and to also provide further air from the outside to help keep the fire going.
What is black knob on fireplace for?
If your fireplace has a knob, you’ll twist the knob to open the damper. This type lets you adjust how far open the damper is. Damper controls are usually located near the top of the firebox.
What is the lever on the side of my fireplace for?
in your home are turned off when burning your fire. Also, some wood burning fireplaces have a lever to open or close the outside air vent to the fireplace. If your fireplace has this lever (usually located on the left inside panel) make sure the outside air vent is in the open (or up) position.
What is the knob above my fireplace?
Some chimneys have a knob that rotates a rod to adjust the damper. These knobs are generally found on the exterior of the fireplace, usually centered above the fireplace opening, but sometimes off to the side. If the chain or handle isn’t firmly secured in the bracket, the damper is open.
How do you use a fireplace damper handle?
How to use the fireplace damper to control the fire
- Open the fireplace damper all the way when starting a fire.
- Let the fire burn for a few minutes then adjust the damper so that it is partially closed (about half way) to see how it affects the fire.
What is the switch for on my fireplace?
The wall switch of a gas fireplace works protects the gas valve from accidentally turning on. It is a safety measure associated with a pilot flame and a thermopile.
Can you leave damper open overnight?
Leave the damper open overnight. Yes, you will lose some heat up the flue, but you will save the occupants of the home from poisoning by colorless, odorless carbon monoxide.
How do I know if my damper is open or closed?
Before lighting a fire, you can tell if the damper is open by placing your hand into the fireplace. If you feel a draft coming down the chimney, it is a good indicator that the damper is open. If you don’t feel any cold air coming down the chimney, it means that the damper is closed.
How can you tell if the flue is open?
Feeling the breeze is another method you can use to know whether you have an open or closed flue. Locate your hand inside the fireplace and wait to notice if you can feel the air flowing. When the flue is open, air will flow down the chimney.
Should fireplace damper be open all the way?
The fireplace damper should always be in the open position whenever you have a fire in the fireplace. Never close the damper or leave the fireplace unattended while there is a fire in the fireplace. This is not only a fire hazard, it can also cause deadly carbon monoxide poisoning.
How do I adjust the damper on my fireplace?
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Is a damper and flue the same thing?
A damper is located in the flue of your chimney. The flue is where the smoke escapes when the fire is going. Dampers are placed inside of the flue to help control ventilation. Your damper should have a chain or handle that you can access in order to open and close it.
