Do I need a flue damper?

Flue dampers are required on double door stoves when burned with doors open and screen in place. The damper then becomes your only control to slow the fire. It’s good to have one on any stove in case while loading you get a log stuck and can’t shut the door right away while you fight it.Click to see full answer. Keeping this in view, do I need a damper for my wood stove?Modern stoves usually do not need a damper. Agree with Harry. Most all modern wood burning appliances control burn rate by the amount of combustion air that is allowed to reach the fire, so there is no need for an exhaust damper. You should check out recommendations of the particular model you intend to install.Likewise, what is a flue damper? A flue damper is a cast iron or steel plate on a spindle fitted inside a flue system (usually in the first length of vitreous enamel flue pipe) which can be rotated by a small handle outside the flue pipe to reduce the adverse affects of a strong flue up-draught or ‘pull’. Furthermore, is a chimney damper necessary? A closed chimney damper will prevent unwanted air of any temperature from making its way into your home. When starting a fire in your fireplace, making sure that your chimney damper is open is imperative to a healthy burn.Where should I install a flue damper?Normally you want a flue damper in a vertical section, 18-24 inches above the top of the firebox. I put mine a full 24 inches above; over the years I’ve learned the hard way that putting it too close to the firebox causes the control rod to overheat and bend, and the spring gets weak so the damper won’t stay set.