How to Install a Fireplace Chimney Liner

A fireplace chimney liner will help keep your home free of smoke and carbon dioxide gas. If you have an older chimney, then you may have to replace the fireplace chimney liner to ensure that your fireplace is operating safely. The process can be completed in a few easy steps.

Supplies needed:

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  Ladder

  
  


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  Fireplace chimney liner

  
  


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  Screwdriver

  
  


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  Winch

  
  


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  Cable

  
  


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  Measuring tape

  
  


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  Pencil or pen

  
  


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  Paper

  
  

1. 
   

   Know the dimensions of your
   fireplace and chimney. Use the measuring tape to measure the depth
   of the chimney. Measure the size of your fireplace. Write down the
   measurements. Buy a liner that fits your fireplace and chimney.

   
   


2. 
   

   Clear out any obstructions that
   are in the fireplace. Make sure that there are not any obstructions
   in the chimney. Remove the old liner if necessary. Make sure that
   the chimney and the fireplace are clean before you being
   installation.

   
   


3. 
   

   Use the ladder to gain access to
   the roof. Gain access to the chimney. Use your winch to lower a
   cable to the fireplace chimney liner. Go back into the house and
   attach the cable to the fireplace chimney liner. Go back up the roof
   and use the winch to pull the liner up the chimney. Do not pull the
   liner up too fast. Attach the chimney liner to the top of the
   chimney. Make sure that the liner is against the chimney and there
   are not any gaps.

   
   


4. 
   

   Use the screwdriver to attach the
   fireplace chimney liner to the bottom of the chimney. Make sure the
   liner is securely attached. Secure the bottom of the liner so that
   there is enough ventilation for the room.