When the consumer attempts to open/close the damper, it can become stuck in its current position. In addition, some of the dampers were assembled backwards and are set to the closed position when the ...

A roaring fireplace on a chilly day provides a welcome, aesthetically appealing respite from the cold. Fireplaces are typically used throughout winter, but when spring rolls around, many homeowners no ...

The following recalls have been announced: About 500 DuraTech anchor plates with fireplace damper and DuraChimney II anchor plates with fireplace dampers, manufactured in the United States by Simpson ...

The pilot light in a gas fireplace is a small gas-fueled flame that stays lit constantly, igniting the main burners when heat ...

Q–What can be done with a fireplace that has no damper? It is a wraparound style, open on the front. We have had the chimney cleaned several times and the workmen are amazed as well as amused that we ...

Energy tip: Close dampers when fireplaces are not in use. An open damper in an unused fireplace can be a tremendous energy loser, literally sucking heat from the house and sending it up the chimney.

Q:My husband and I have been frustrated by a problem since we moved into our circa-1965 house two years ago. The double-sided fireplace spews so much smoke that it's unusable. Two chimney sweeps have ...