April 26, 2007
What happens if the outdoor combustion air damper is missing?
What happens if the outdoor combustion air damper is missing?
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This may be an installation error or mechanical damage. The implication is heat loss when the fireplace is idle.
Look around the firebox for a way to close the outdoor combustion air intake. Where none is noted, we recommend further investigation.
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