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To open the flue in a fireplace, locate the lever or handle typically located near the fireplace opening. Pull or push the lever or handle to open the flue, allowing smoke to escape through the chimney. Make sure the flue is fully open before starting a fire to ensure proper ventilation.
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Do I open the flue for a gas fireplace?
When burning the firplace, flue must be open to avoid death/ illness from carbon monoxide.
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.
When is a Fireplace flue open?
When the fire is burning, until the ashes are cold. The damper should be open at these times.
How can I determine if the flue is open?
To determine if the flue is open, you can look up into the fireplace or stove chimney to see if the flue is clear and unobstructed. You can also feel for airflow coming down the chimney when a fire is not burning. If you feel air coming down, the flue is likely open.
How do you know which way is open and closed for a chimney flue?
if you are talking a stove flue [free standing] the handle on the flue will indicate open or closed. if handle is horizontal flue is closed. if vertical flue is open. if you mean fireplace flue usually pushing flue handle to rear or back of fireplace will open it and pulling it toward you will close it. you can check by moving handle slowly while looking with flashlight up in the chimney. be careful as soot can come down and out if you get too aggresive.
Should you close flue when gas fireplace not in use?
Yes- but open before use.
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
How do I open the chimney flue?
To open the chimney flue, locate the handle or lever typically found near the fireplace or stove. Pull or push the handle in the direction indicated to open the flue, allowing smoke and gases to escape through the chimney.
How to open a flue properly to ensure proper ventilation and safety?
To open a flue properly for ventilation and safety, first locate the flue handle or lever near the fireplace or stove. Pull the handle or push the lever to open the flue completely. This allows smoke and gases to escape through the chimney, preventing buildup indoors. Make sure to keep the flue open while using the fireplace or stove and close it when not in use to prevent drafts and energy loss. Regularly inspect and clean the flue to ensure it functions properly.
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.
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?
How can I open a chimney flue?
To open a chimney flue, locate the handle or lever typically found near the fireplace or stove. Pull or push the handle to open the flue, allowing air to flow through the chimney. Make sure the flue is fully open before starting a fire to ensure proper ventilation.
