Sweeping, Repair and Care
A glass front can stay hot long after the flame is off, and a toddler only needs a second to reach it. During Gas Fireplace Maintenance, Chimney Sweep Burnaby talks about barrier screens, how long a unit takes to cool and simple house rules that work with small children around. Wood fires get the same attention, since a Chimney Sweep makes sure sparks and smoke go up the flue instead of into the room. If you have a busy, growing household in Burnaby, we are glad to talk through whatever you want to feel comfortable with.
With the flue clean and the damper working, smoke leaves the house and the fire stays in the firebox, which is the setup you want near curious little ones.
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A damper that sticks halfway or drops loose in the throat is freed, adjusted or replaced so it moves fully and seals when closed.
Broken handles, bent rods and missing hardware are replaced, so the damper can be operated without reaching into the firebox.
The steel or stone beam above the opening carries the weight of the masonry. Rust, sagging and cracks around it are looked for.
Debris on the ledge behind the damper is vacuumed away so it does not tumble down or block the throat.
Some dampers have gaskets or seal plates that harden over time. Replacing them can cut drafts from a closed fireplace.
If an old throat damper cannot be saved, a cable-operated damper at the chimney top is an alternative that seals well.
Moving to a place with a wood stove, or taking up wood heat for the first time, comes with a learning curve, from stacking and splitting to fire management and chimney care. The answers here focus on the habits that keep things safe and efficient. If your new stove in Burnaby came without a manual, we can help you work out the essentials.
