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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First Class Landscape Construction, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2025
Overall great experience and C.S. from purchase to install. Salesman Ray was professional, respectful and very experienced in water quality and testing. His no-pressure approach helped us decide on the best system to meet our needs. James installed our filter system and worked with us to...
Pure Water Systems of Nevada
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Reviewed in October 2023
We have worked with Ron and his crew before. When we bought a new house and needed a deck, he was the only person we called. He used a composite (fire rated) and helped us turn a yard with cracked concrete and limited space into a beautiful outside retreat--an expansive deck with built in...
R. Nelson Builders
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Reviewed in August 2023
While Jose and his team were here, less than three hours, they installed a water heater, replacing the old, installed 2 toilets and 4 valves! They also replaced a faucet. Paid what I was quoted. Excellent work. We will definitely call again.
Spanish Springs Plumbing
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Reviewed in May 2023
Very good and professional installation
S&S Mechanical
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Reviewed in May 2023
Techs were on time, professional, and well prepared. The install went great and they kept me informed on each step of the install.
Tanks Water Heaters & Plumbing LLC
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Reviewed in March 2023
Salvatore installed my gas fireplace and did an excellent job. Would highly recommend!
All Chimney Solutions, LLC
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We needed a new water heater so we called Art's Plumbing. They came out promptly, gave us an estimated price and within a few hours we had a new water heater. The plumber was courteous, did a good job, cleaned up after the job and hauled away the old water heater. While he was there we...
Arts Plumbing, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2022
Quick installs and listened to what I wanted done.
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Remove and replace wooden gate and fence. And install Cateo fence for the cats to play outside. Lots of little things to overcome yet work is just what was required.
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Smoke detectors come in two different options: hardwired or battery-operated. While hardwired units are attached directly to the home’s electrical system, a battery-operated smoke detector only needs a simple battery for operation and can be placed virtually anywhere in your home. Some homeowners may mistakenly think their battery-operated units are hardwired in because all their units are interconnected, but many battery-operated units can operate within a smoke alarm network in your home.

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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