A broken or missing damper wastes energy and lets cold air, rain, and animals into your home.
The damper controls airflow between your living space and the chimney. A broken damper that is stuck open creates a constant draft and drives up heating and cooling bills. A damper stuck closed prevents safe fireplace use. Eco Grizzly repairs throat-mount dampers and installs energy-saving top-mount dampers that seal the flue from the chimney top.
Throat-mount dampers sit inside the firebox at the base of the smoke chamber. They are prone to warping and corrosion. Top-mount dampers seal the flue at the chimney top with a spring-loaded stainless steel lid operated by a cable inside the firebox. They provide a tighter seal, double as a rain cap, and are easier to operate.
An open or broken damper is like leaving a window open year round. Conditioned air escapes up the chimney in summer and winter, increasing HVAC workload and energy bills by up to 30 percent. A top-mount damper with a silicone rubber gasket creates a near-airtight seal that stops this energy loss. Homeowners who upgrade from a broken throat damper to a top-mount system typically notice an immediate reduction in drafts and lower utility bills within the first month.
For throat-mount repairs, we clean the damper frame, replace warped plates, lubricate pivot pins, and adjust the handle mechanism. If the throat damper is beyond repair, we install a top-mount damper by attaching a stainless cable from the chimney top through the flue to a mounting bracket inside the firebox. The top unit seats against a rubber gasket for an airtight seal when closed and opens fully for fireplace use. Installation takes about two hours.
Four simple steps from first call to finished job.
Reach us at (424) 258-9882 or submit the online form. We respond within two hours on business days.
A certified technician performs a thorough chimney and fireplace assessment at your home.
Receive a written report with photos, condition ratings, and an itemized repair estimate within 24 hours.
Choose the repairs or maintenance you need. Our crew completes the work on schedule with a clean jobsite.
Licensed, insured professionals delivering quality chimney and fireplace service.
Book online and get a professional Level I chimney inspection for just $49. Written condition report included.
All technicians hold California contractor licenses and carry full general liability and workers compensation insurance.
Our proprietary 21-point checklist covers every chimney component from crown to cleanout.
Call before noon and we can often arrive the same day. Next-day appointments are available for most service areas.
You receive a written, itemized estimate with photos before any work begins. No surprises on the invoice.
We use green cleaning agents, HEPA-filtered vacuums, and recyclable materials to minimize environmental impact.
Real Results
See real damper repair work completed by our licensed technicians.
BeforeSouthern California
The existing cap was rusted through and no longer keeping water out of the flue. We removed the failed cap, cleaned up the crown edges, and installed a heavy-gauge stainless steel chimney cap paired with a top-sealing damper. The top-seal closes the flue completely when the fireplace is not in use — eliminating cold downdrafts, preventing animal entry, and cutting heating and cooling energy loss. A second angle shot confirms the tight, level fit.
BeforeSouthern California
This chimney had been operating without a functional cap, leaving the flue open to rain, debris, and animals. Our technicians measured the flue tile, fitted a new multi-flue stainless cap, and paired it with a top-sealing damper. The assembly locks down tight between uses, dramatically reducing heat loss and preventing moisture damage inside the flue liner.
BeforeSouthern California
The existing throat damper plate had corroded and no longer closed fully, allowing constant cold downdrafts and energy loss. Rather than an expensive full damper replacement at this time, we installed a heavy-duty damper clamp that holds the damper plate securely shut. The clamp features a chain release so the homeowner can open it easily before lighting a fire. A cost-effective solution that immediately solved the draft and energy issue.
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