By MaureenGB from
Clemmons, NC on November 3, 2015
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Just as described.
This was shipped quickly and packaged well. We bought our house 10 mos ago and there were 2 cookie sheets in place of a damper plate so we've had the fireplace closed off with a panel to try to keep heat loss to a minimum. We are older and retired on a restricted income so needed an inexpensive fix before winter. We measured and ordered the 42" plate and the ratchet. They came today and my 75 y/o husband placed it, we put the ratchet through the holder that was still there, added the cotter pin and were done in under 10 minutes. I'd have given it 5 stars except there were no directions. It was simple and we guessed correctly as to how it should go but took the time to review the vestal installation guide online to be sure. Finally,,,no air up the chimney!
Quick...inexpensive (didn't have to pay for a service call) and relatively easy for beginners to install.
No directions included.