When we hook the blower door up to homes for a test, lots of times the fireplace is the first problem area we find. Sometimes the damper has been left open. Sometimes it leaks. Some older homes don't have a damper at all. That's a problem. Find a way to seal up your fireplace when you're not using it and you can save a lot of money on your HVAC bill. I've seen a cool fireplace cap with a chain attached that seals it from the top. I've seen some inflatable bags that seal things up also. For those small coal burning fireplaces with a small flue you could even inflate a beach ball in there to close it up. Find the solution that works for your application and get started on it today. The less ways for air to get in and out of your home the lower your next power bill will be.
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