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Expert: Tom Pierce, CFI - 1/23/2008


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What do I do for a damper that does not close tightly and allows outside cold air to come in?  It is a Marco fireplace.

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Hi Sanito and thanks for your question. You can try spraying some WD-40 on the damper mechanism to loosen it up. Be advised that even when the damper is closed it will not completely block out the cold air, thats just the way it is designed. Best Regards, Tom

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I have 30 years experience in the field of firefighting and fire investigation. I have owned and operated my own chimney sweep and installation company for 18 years.I have conducted over 10,000 chimney inspections. Professional Organizations: Member, National Chimney Sweep Guild (NCSG) Member, Golden State Chimney Sweep Guild (GSCSG) Member, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Member, International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) Member, National Association of Arson Investigators (NAFI) Member, California Conference of Arson Investigators (CCAI)(Board Member) Member, California Firefighters Association (CSFA) (past Deputy Director) Credentials: Certified Chimney Sweep (CSIA) Certified Soild Fuels Inspector (ISC) Certified Fireplace Inspector (F.I.R.E.) Certified Gas Technition (CalGas) Chimney Restoration School (SouthWestern Technical Institute) California Licened Contractor C61 Certified Fire Investigator (CSFM) Certified Fire Investigator (CCAI)

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