My damper is stuck or broken
A damper that will not close bleeds conditioned air all year. One that will not open fully pushes smoke into the room. Both are straightforward fixes.
Before any work
Need a Repair? Free Inspection Before We Start the Work
We look first, photograph what we find, explain the visible condition and the options, then price the work. You decide before anything begins.
Applies to the initial evaluation before applicable repair, restoration, fireplace and masonry work. Dedicated inspections — real-estate transactions and specialized Level 2 or Level 3 inspections — are separate priced services.
Common causes
- • Rust and creosote seizing the plate
- • Broken handle or rotary mechanism
- • Warped or missing damper plate
- • Masonry debris in the damper track
What we do
- • Clean and free the existing damper where salvageable
- • Cast damper replacement
- • Top-sealing damper installation for a full seal
- • Draft verification after the repair