Home Improvement > ConservationApril 16, 2005

Keep Fireplace Dampers Closed

Keep your fireplace damper closed unless you're burning a fire to prevent up to 8% of your furnace heated air from going up your chimney.

By Terri H.

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05/11/2007

Looks like the Dept of Energy says you can loose around 15% of your home heat through the fireplace.

www.doe.gov

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