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Should you close a flue on a wood burning fireplace when not lit?
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∙ 14y ago
If you do not close it then you basically have a hole in your roof that is sucking out all the warm air. This will lead to even higher heating and cooling costs.
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Should the damper be opened or close when operating the fireplace?
the flue should be opened
Should you close your flue when using a gas fireplace?
No. The flue must be open to allow the carbon monoxide to escape from the house.
Should you close flue when gas fireplace not in use?
Yes- but open before use.
When is a Fireplace flue open?
When the fire is burning, until the ashes are cold. The damper should be open at these times.
Can you partially close fireplace flue when a fire is burning in fireplace?
You have to, or the fire is going to burn way too hot and not last very long. Depends on the type of wood you use also.
What should the fireplace flue's position be when the fire is lit?
It needs to be open when lighting a fire. Close it when not in use. If you have any doubt which is which, look up the flue with a flashlight.
Do I open the flue for a gas fireplace?
When burning the firplace, flue must be open to avoid death/ illness from carbon monoxide.
Do you loose heat in a gas fireplace when the flue is open?
Is this an insert into a previous wood burning fireplace? Direct vent or vent free? BTUs?
Should you close the flue to the fireplace to keep the humidity out of the house?
The purpose of the fireplace damper is to keep the outside elements, outside. The damper is opened only when there is a fire in the fireplace.
Should you close fireplace flue during a tornado?
No. Closing the firplace flue will not make any difference in damage to you home. Closing it will only waste time better spent taking cover.
Where is a flue located on fireplace?
the flue is the part of the fireplace that goes from the firebox to the outside of the building.
Can I buy an automatic fireplace flue damper that would open and close by itself when we want a fire?
Yes, there are automatic fireplace flue dampers available for sale on the internet. Check out www.fluesentinel.com and www.actionair.co.uk or fireplace showrooms near you for more detailed information.
