Chimney Damper Repair
Freeing or fixing a damper that won't seal or open.
Learn moreWhen a damper is rusted through, warped or broken beyond repair, replacement installs a new one. That may be a conventional throat damper or an energy-efficient top-sealing damper mounted at the top of the flue, depending on what suits your fireplace.
When a damper is rusted through, warped or broken beyond repair, replacement installs a new one. That may be a conventional throat damper or an energy-efficient top-sealing damper mounted at the top of the flue, depending on what suits your fireplace.
A damper that can't seal is worth replacing for comfort and efficiency alone — an open flue is a hole in your home's envelope. Replacing a failed damper restores the seal that keeps conditioned air in and weather, animals and downdrafts out.
We confirm replacement is needed and size the new damper.
We recommend a throat or top-sealing damper based on your fireplace.
We fit the new damper for smooth operation and a tight seal.
We confirm it opens, closes and seals correctly.
For many Pittsburgh homeowners, replacing a failed throat damper with a top-sealing damper is a smart upgrade — it seals at the very top of the flue, which both stops energy loss and keeps our winter weather out of the chimney entirely.
Both work. A throat damper sits above the firebox in the traditional spot; a top-sealing damper seals at the top of the flue and generally seals tighter, which saves more energy and keeps more weather out. We'll help you choose.
In most cases, yes. Both throat and top-sealing dampers can be installed without major masonry work.
Freeing or fixing a damper that won't seal or open.
Learn moreAn energy-saving damper that seals at the top of the flue.
Learn moreFitting a cap to keep rain, animals and debris out of the flue.
Learn moreRepairs that make a tired fireplace safe and usable again.
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Repairing or replacing a damaged or rusted chimney cap.
Learn moreTalk to a Pittsburgh-area chimney and fireplace pro today.
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