Comments on: How can I tell if my chimney flue is shut?

By: Bricky Local 9 PA

Bricky Local 9 PA — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 23:39:17 +0000

its called the damper and it leads to the flue…you should be able to see if its open or closed…

By: 45 cal

45 cal — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 11:58:37 +0000

Look up the chimney you can see the flue>

By: cowboydoc

cowboydoc — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 20:23:29 +0000

Look up it, if you see daylight, it’s open, if not, it’s closed.

By: Steve C

Steve C — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 02:27:12 +0000

use half of a page of news paper don’t wad it up just light it you will be able to tell if it is open or not .

By: stjoe307

stjoe307 — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 18:32:11 +0000

The simplest way to tell is to strike a match and hold it close to the fireplace opening. If the lit match is drawn in the direction of the fireplace as if there is wind blowing - trying to send it up the chimney, your flue is open. If the lit match appears to simply stay straight up and simply burn itself out, then you flue is closed. If lighting and holding a match does not appeal to you, then use a candle. The open or closed flue will have the same effect.

By: woodie

woodie — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 01:49:29 +0000

I just built and moved into this home, we have a woodstove, so no flue. But generally if the arm is in, it’s closed.

By: j swiss

j swiss — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 23:03:30 +0000

Get a flashlight and look up in there if you can, or when the fire is lit, if it is super smokey its closed.