Sentences with phrase «open the fireplace damper»

According to This Old House expert, John Wagner, an open fireplace damper lets out the same amount of heated air as a wide - open 48 - inch window.

Fireplaces Open the fireplace damper before lighting and keep it open until the ashes are cool.

Not exact matches

Get your fireplace ready: To avoid fire and smoke damage make sure that the damper opens and closes properly.

the fireplace and wood stove, and open and close the damper door, if accessible and safe to operable;

For instance, the fireplace's flue allows smoke to move through the chimney, and the damper is an opening you can adjust to control the intake of air and temperature of the fire.