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No. The flue must be open to allow the carbon monoxide to escape from the house.
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Should the damper be opened or close when operating the fireplace?
the flue should be opened
Should you close flue when gas fireplace not in use?
Yes- but open before use.
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.
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.
What is the difference between a fireplace flue and a fireplace damper?
The flue is the actual pipe or chimney where the damper is the mechanism that opens and closes the flue
Should fireplace flue be opened all the way?
When there is a fire in the fireplace, the flue should be all the way open. Otherwise, some smoke and unhealthful gases will come out into the room. The damper should be all the way closed to keep out wind or cold air when there is no fire in the fireplace.
Should you close a flue on a wood burning fireplace when not lit?
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.
What is a vented fireplace?
Usually refers to a gas fireplace, since wood fireplaces are vented by the flue (chimney) Gas fireplaces can be vented (flue) or unvented (no flue)
What does a flue liner do and how much does it cost?
A flue liner protects the bricks or masonry that makes your chimney for your fireplace. It can also protect any wood that it is close to. Flex King offers a flue liner for around $400.00.
