what is wrong with my wood furnace damper?

brrngrbrian · #1 Oct 7, 2009, 08:27 PM

when i got to reload wood i open the damper and smoke comes out the fire box door.

hvacservicetech_07 · Oct 7, 2009, 08:46 PM

Do you open the manual damper before opening the door?

brrngrbrian · Oct 13, 2009, 03:39 PM

yes i open the damper all the way a good 30 seconds before i open the firebox door. i just cleaned the chimney and the wood furnace the best i could. i still get the smoke coming out the door when reloading. please help thank you.

brrngrbrian · Oct 14, 2009, 04:59 PM

thanks for your answer. do you think it is something to worry about or not? its not alot of smoke. i dont understand the negative pressure thing. is there anything i can do to fix this? do i need a new furnace? thanks for all your help.

ballengerb1 · Oct 14, 2009, 05:04 PM

Try opening a door or window and then reload, cheaper than a new fireplace.



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