Perform a visual check.
Using a flashlight, poke your head inside the fireplace to look up into the chimney. If you have a throat damper, you can tell if it is closed if you see a barrier above your head. If you can see up into the flue, the damper is open
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Make sure your fireplace is cool. Remove any logs in the firebox. Put away any decorative elements. Remove objects like furniture or toys...
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