How to Properly Close a Fireplace Flue is one of the ways to learn about it.
Smoke comes out of a fireplace when it is in use.A lever or pull chain can be used to open or close the damper in your chimney.When a fire is burning, it's important to keep the flue open so that the smoke doesn't go back into the house.When the fire is out, it's important to close the flue so the warmth doesn't escape out the top of the chimney.A couple of minutes is all it takes to close the flue.
Wait for wood to burn out and turn off the gas.Before attempting to close the flue, allow the interior portion of the fireplace to cool.If the flue is not closed soon, the smoke will drift into your house.
Gloves keep your hands free of soot.Use a flashlight to peer inside the fireplace and find a lever or set of pull chains that close the flue.The lever or chain set can be found near the interior front of the fireplace.
Pull the lever away from the support tab as the damper lowers into a closed position if you want to disengage it.Pull the longer chain to disengage the damper if your fireplace has pull chains.