When you close the door with the dollar bill in there, should you be able to pull the bill out or should it be pretty snug?
Dollar bill test?
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I was told by my installers, folded lengthwise, it should have some tension but not too tight that it would rip (too tight will warp your latch)
Try the dollar test all the way around the door. If it's loose, time to replace the gasket.
Are you checking it because you are having trouble with your fires?
Try the dollar test all the way around the door. If it's loose, time to replace the gasket.
Are you checking it because you are having trouble with your fires?
I believe it depends on your gasket material, the denser graphite gasket does not have to be that snug - i believe this is per Tom at chimneysweeponline.
If it's loose,,,,, first see if your stove manual indicates that you can adjust your door handle to tighten up the gasket.. My Quad 5700 could be adjusted.
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