Fireplace Damper Handle Repair

After years of constant exposure to heat ashes and moisture many fireplace dampers will become stuck warped or inefficient.

Fireplace damper handle repair. If the handle just turns freely chances are the set screw needs tightened or is stripped. Amazon s choice for fireplace damper handle. Throat damper handles are used to replace old traditional style fireplace throat damper handles. The damper will now need to be removed there should be a metal rod attached to the damper.

You should then be able to twist the damper so that it comes off the rod. When the chain comes off a replacement will be necessary. Replacing the handle will fix the problem if it breaks or becomes loose. Many damper handles attach to chains for easy access.

Metal fireplace damper pull with solid brass handle. A fireplace damper handle gives you an easier ability to open and close the damper inside the fireplace. This is fixed to the chimney with four nuts. The handle when turned either sticks or will not turn at all.

The most common chimney damper repair occurs with old cast iron or steel throat dampers which were installed when the chimney was originally constructed. The handle which is normally on the fireplace face will just turn and the damper will not open. More buying choices 8 72 6 new offers. 4 6 out of 5 stars 152.

Free shipping on your first order shipped by amazon. If possible take a picture of your damper and the old handle. Old throat dampers located at the bottom of the fireplace flue tend to rust and fall apart. Traditionally there are two different types of fireplace dampers.

The set screw attaches the handle to the operating rod. Only 4 left in stock order soon. Below is a quick guide on damper installation for your fireplace handle. Remove the fixings using the wrench.

For a traditional throat damper it s usually operated via a handle with latches to be able to leave the damper partially open or via a screw handle system that opens or closes the damper depending on. A fireplace damper handle also known as a knob is the piece of the damper that is used to control the opening and closing of the damper. Installing a new damper handle is also a way to upgrade the hardware on your fireplace. These handles can be used to replace an old handle.

Fabricated with 1 4 cold rolled steel. See chart below for measurements and descriptions. This will allow the damper to come out of the chimney.