If the damper is stuck in a particular position then it may need some wd40 and elbow grease or will require professional cleaning by a chimney sweep.
Broken chimney damper.
However some people still feel that there is time to wait to call for a chimney technician s services to if they notice a fireplace damper is broken.
Oil the hinge mechanism of the damper with a spray lubricant.
The most common causes of damper damage are moisture age and creosotebuildup.
When the damper won t open.
The damper will now need to be removed there should be a metal rod attached to the damper.
Whether the moisture is from the fire or from a chimney leak it can rust and warp the damper making it ineffective and difficult to open and close.
This will allow the damper to come out of the chimney.
Tighten all the screws if applicable.
Clean out the entire fireplace before you begin.
How to replace a fireplace damper dampers first step cleaning removal of the damper reinstalling the damper top sealing dampers.
Take a steel brush or a handheld whisk broom and clean the damper and the area around it.
Remove all ashes from the firebox.
You should then be able to twist the damper so that it comes off the rod.
Remove the fixings using the wrench.
A broken fireplace damper needs to be repaired as soon as possible.
Moisture can destroy just about every part of the fireplace and chimney system including the damper.
Step 2 cleaning the damper.
If rivets have.
Step 3 removing the damper.
You should be able to see the damper normally located about a foot higher than the fireplace itself.
This is fixed to the chimney with four nuts.
Step 4 replacement damper.
Repairing a throat damper step 1 cleaning out the fireplace.
As a result fireplace dampers can become blocked damaged corroded warped or broken over time through use of both the damper and the fireplace.
If it is sealed shut smoke can quickly back up into your home.
When it is working properly the damper should be able to open and close when you need it to however sometimes it can get stuck in either position.
Manually open and close the damper to work the oil into the hinge mechanism.
