Do you leave the damper open when burning a creosote log?

• <div><p>Yes, you need to leave your chimney damper open when burning a creosote log so that smoke and other debris doesn’t waft into your house as it’s burning. You’ll need to make sure your damper is fully open, even when the log continues to smoke, until it’s completely out and cold. </p></div>

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Last update on December 16, 2025

Reviewed in December 2025
Cecil with CS Plumbing “knocks it out of the park” again. I unexpectedly needed another boiler installed within a week of my last install by him. The second install was once again neat and clean, completed within hours, not days and his knowledge and professionalism were on full display. I have...
CS PLUMBING & MECHANICAL LLC
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Reviewed in January 2025
I highly recommend Joe Morris for all your heating and cooling needs he was very reasonable and the install was very professional.
Joseph Morris Heating and Air Conditioning
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Reviewed in November 2024
Yes! Travis was wonderful! He spent so much time here doing the work, he’s extremely knowledgeable and explained everything he was doing! We had our first fire last night and the chimney worked wonderfully! He was very conscientious in keeping the room clean and didn’t track anything in the...
Caliber Chimney
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Reviewed in June 2023
Bill was hired to install wood flooring in my townhome before I moved in. After move in, I rehired Bill to install a gas fireplace with surround and mantle. Gorgeous work done on budget and on time.
William McKay Construction Management
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Reviewed in July 2022
Replaced old fire alarm system with new smoke detectors and circuit breakers to put things up to code. Wired the hardwired detectors properly and covered all previous openings with covers. Great Job!
Paul W Brown Jr. Electrician
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Reviewed in April 2022
Our installer Don was great. He made sure everything was done right down to the finishing details.
Newpro Operating, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2022
Mike the installer was great to work with. He ran into so many issue he is very knowledgeable about plumbing and construction. I would hire him again
Newpro Operating, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2021
They installed roof and gutter heaters. They were very quick with estimate and got the job done two days later for less than I thought.
207 Gutters
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Reviewed in July 2021
Very professional and polite. Quick and amazing work. They built a patio, laid a pad for a hot tub, moved a tree, built a step and a wall, and a fire pit all in 5 days. Highest possible recommendation. Thanks Thomas and crew. All our best, Frank & Sue
Hilarios Construction
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Reviewed in May 2021
I hired Golden Group to install a ridge vent and soffit vent system for my attic and they were very reasonably priced. Xavier was a pleasure to work with and so were the guys that did the install. I highly recommend.
Golden Group Construction Corporation
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Fire Pit Installation questions, answered by experts

Depending on who’s doing the estimating, about 22,000 to 25,000 chimney fires happen each year in the United States. Given the fact that millions of Americans have fireplaces (and chimneys), that means chimney fires aren’t exactly common—but they’re not rare, either. Since they’re so dangerous, it’s important to take precautions to prevent them.

Although you can put a smoke detector on a shelf, the NFPA recommends mounting one on the ceiling or a wall (within 12 inches of the ceiling). If you place your smoke alarm on a shelf, ensure it’s away from drafty, damp, or dusty areas and not near cooking appliances, heat sources, or fluorescent lights.

DIY cleaning is possible, but professionals ensure thorough soot removal and check for hazardous creosote buildup.

Most installations take 1-3 days, depending on system complexity and building size.

Yes, you need to leave your chimney damper open when burning a creosote log so that smoke and other debris doesn’t waft into your house as it’s burning. You’ll need to make sure your damper is fully open, even when the log continues to smoke, until it’s completely out and cold.

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