Damper Repair / Replacement

Chimney dampers are used to seal the fireplace of from letting hot or cold air in and out of the home. Chimney dampers that are broken or compromised will tend to result in higher energy bills.

Damper Repair

If a damper is broken or missing pieces A-1 technicians have the experience and equipment to rectify the problem. In most cases we can get new replacement parts for your damper. If the part is no longer in production technicians may recommend that you have your damper replaced.

Damper Replacement

If your damper is not able to to repaired and a technician recommends that you have it replaced your will have many options. One of these options is to install a new damper and damper assembly. In most cases it is much cheaper to remove the old damper plate and replace is with a roof top damper. The most common of the roof top dampers is a Lock Top Damper. Lock Top Dampers have many advantages to traditional dampers. Lock Top Dampers seal at the top of the flue with a silicone gasket, providing a tight seal resulting in lower energy bills. Lock top and other roof top dampers mount in place of the existing chimney cap and are operated by a cable that runs the length of the chimney flue. In the firebox there will be a handle that is connected to the cable. There will be a bracket mounted to the firebox wall which will enable you to pull the roof top damper close and latch it so that it may stay closed.

Roof Top Damper Operation

Lock Top II Damper