Damper Stuck Open

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R9370drewet

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Jan 1, 2018
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New England
I have a Superior HC-36 wood fireplace with a round damper that cannot lock into place. I am unable to get it to close reliably. It is ~12 years old.

It seems like a friction lock. If I replace all the hardware, do you think it would lock closed again.

Please help.
 
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