A plate in the pipe, and a reason for care
The flue dampers we cover that have a checked Amazon.com listing.
| # | Model | Score | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DYVBXS Stove Pipe Damper Section, 6 inBest for: A connector with no drilling. | — | ≈ $50 | Check price on Amazon: DYVBXS Stove Pipe Damper Section, 6 in |
| 2 | Flueblocker Wool Flue Plug, 5 to 6 in RoundBest for: An unused fireplace or stove flue. | — | ≈ $35 | Check price on Amazon: Flueblocker Wool Flue Plug, 5 to 6 in Round |
| 3 | Imperial BM0052-A Cast Iron Damper, 7 inBest for: A 7 inch stove pipe. | — | ≈ $12 | Check price on Amazon: Imperial BM0052-A Cast Iron Damper, 7 in |
| 4 | showingo BM0051-A Cast Iron Damper, 6 inBest for: A 6 inch single-wall connector. | — | ≈ $16 | Check price on Amazon: showingo BM0051-A Cast Iron Damper, 6 in |
| 5 | XiHu BM0053-A Cast Iron Damper, 8 inBest for: An 8 inch connector. | — | ≈ $23 | Check price on Amazon: XiHu BM0053-A Cast Iron Damper, 8 in |
Prices are indicative and were read on Amazon.com; the button shows the current one. If we earn a commission, it does not change the order.
A damper is a turning plate that slows the flue. Modern EPA stoves often should not have one, so read your manual first. Four here are cast iron or stainless for 6 to 8 inch pipe, and the fifth is a wool plug for flues not in use. Closing a damper too far on a live fire can push CO into the room.
A short pipe section with a built-in damper and published end sizes, with 5 ratings.
Best for: A connector with no drilling.
A wool plug that stops cold drafts through an unused flue; it must come out before any fire.
Best for: An unused fireplace or stove flue.
An 8 inch cast iron damper, and only 2 ratings.
Best for: An 8 inch connector.
A cast iron damper for 6 inch single-wall pipe, that warns you never to close it fully.
Best for: A 6 inch single-wall connector.
A plain 7 inch cast iron damper from a stove pipe maker, with 63 ratings at 4.7 out of 5.
Best for: A 7 inch stove pipe.
A cast iron damper for 6 inch single-wall pipe, with a spring handle.
Usually not. Check the manual.
Not on a live fire. Listings warn against it.
Most need a hole drilled through the pipe. The DYVBXS section does not.
Read the stove manual first, and leave the damper out if it says so.
The column appears only if four appliances in five state the value. A half-empty column separates nobody.
| Model | Price | Material |
|---|---|---|
| Imperial BM0052-A Cast Iron Damper, 7 in | $12 | Cast iron |
| showingo BM0051-A Cast Iron Damper, 6 in | $16 | Cast iron, steel handle |
| XiHu BM0053-A Cast Iron Damper, 8 in | $23 | Cast iron |
| Flueblocker Wool Flue Plug, 5 to 6 in Round | $35 | 100% Herdwick wool |
| DYVBXS Stove Pipe Damper Section, 6 in | $50 | Stainless with powder coat |
Specifications: manufacturer sheets for wood heating equipment and the matching Amazon product pages. Prices and availability: read on Amazon.com from a New York address. Every figure in this table names its source.
Most recent revision in this category: November 14, 2026.
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