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home and garden indoor environmental qualityHow do you install a fireplace damper?
Last Updated: 1st January, 2020
- Step 1 - Open the Fireplace Doors. Open the doors completely to your fireplace.
- Step 3 - Remove the Existing Damper. Locate the damper and remove it from the chimney.
- Step 4 - Purchase a New Damper. Take your old damper with you to a chimney supply store.
- Step 5 - Install New Damper.
- Step 6 - Open Damper.
- Step 8 - Clean Up.
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Then, can you add a damper to a fireplace?
Both wood burning and gas fireplaces should have dampers to prevent energy loss, even if the chimney is not in use. A single flue chimney is very easy for damper installation. The damper will fit right up into the flue system and should sit above the smoke chamber.
One may also ask, how do you install a damper? Open up the duct work, and drill two holes on opposite edges of the tube. These holes should line up with the pre-drilled holes on the damper. Remove the fasteners from the damper, connect it to the duct through these holes and into the drilled holes, and tighten. Then, seal both sides with duct tape.
Likewise, people ask, how much does it cost to put a damper in a fireplace?
The average cost to repair or replace the damper in your fireplace or chimney is around $60 for damper door replacement only, with DIY installation. If the frame needs to be replaced as well, plan on $350-$400 and a Pro to do the job.
How do you replace a fireplace damper?
- Step 1 - Clean. Clean your fireplace of all debris.
- Step 2 - Find the Damper. Once you have cleaned your fireplace you will then need to locate the damper.
- Step 3 - Remove the Damper.
- Step 4 - Replacement Damper.
- Step 5 - Attach the Replacement Damper.
- Step 6 - Finishing Touches.