Fireplace Fresh Air Intake Lever Up Or Down?

You should always have the outside air kit lever open when using your fireplace. For combustion, the outside air kit provides an extra supply of air.

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In what position is a fireplace flue open?

Lean under the chimney just outside of your wood burning stove to get a better look. Inside the chimney or flue, you should find a metal device. If you can see up your chimney through the damper, the damper is open. The damper is closed if all you see is a metal plate.

What is the lever on the side of my fireplace?

When lighting a fire, make sure all the lights in your house are off. Some wood burning fireplaces also feature a lever that allows the user to open or close the fireplace’s external air vent. Keep an eye on the outside air vent if your fireplace has this lever (usually found on the left inside panel).

How do you vent a fireplace with fresh air?

If you’re installing a gas fireplace on an exterior wall, a simple solution is to vent horizontally—through the wall. It is possible to install a termination cap after simply running pipe from the fireplace’s back through the wall.

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