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Damper on oil-furnace broken-keep open or closed?

Asked Nov 8, 2010, 08:33 AM — 1 Answer
I recently had a brand new Bryant oil-furnace installed in September. I was downstairs doing laundry when I looked up and just glanced at the Damper. I noticed that it was off of it's hinge on the left side. Upon looking further, I noticed that there was no hinge at all! The part to allow the damper to swing on the left side was non-existant and it was stuck partially shut (not all the way) and crooked.

I contacted the heating contractor and explained the situation. Knowing it was just intalled less than 60 days ago, I should not have to pay for any parts OR labor. What's funny is that if the part was originally there when they installed it, I would see it laying in the damper stack somewhere but I see no loose parts.

My question is, they cannot come out for another 2 days (Wednesday). My heater is working and needs to be on, for I live in the Northeast. I need to know where I should set the damper so it runs ok until they get here to fix it. Should I keep it closed? Open? Half and half?

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Nov 9, 2010, 05:46 AM


Without a proper measurement with the use of the proper tool it is hard to say but if you set it 1/2 way it should be OK for a day or two. Note: This device is designed to swing open or closed depending upon the draw of the chimney and the burner setup. They are usually not a fixed in position device.
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