My two year old Hearthstone Manchester woodstove has broken three times: the damper linkage is clumsy and has stuck closed . is anyone else having this problem>
hearthstone manchester air control
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I've had mine for almost a year and burn as often as possible. No issues so far. The air control feels and sounds loose and clunky. Maybe that allows plenty of play for expansion and contraction given the wide operating temps.
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Second year with the manchester 8012. No issues as of yet. Its my only heat source so I hope to not have any issues. I also agree with jackserv the air control is loose as easily adjusted on mine.
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Hi. Long time lurker, finally joined. I have a Manchester and mine was warrantied out for the same reason. Hearthstone was aware of the issue and had a remedy of attempting to file the primary air control mechanism. I went through 2 attempts before I leaned on my installer to make it right. New stove zero issues. Purchase original in Feb 2020, replacement installed March 2021. Good luck.
Can you tell me if they covered all the parts and labor when they did the first two repairs and what costs if any there were when they replaced the stove?
It has been one year; the almost the day, and my Hearthstone Manchester control has failed again. This time worse than the last time. I have no control at all. The lever moves move back and forth with no response. The link is completely disconnected. It became difficult to move again about 6 weeks ago and then completely failed 3 weeks ago. The dealer has been trying to get an answer from the manufacturer over the past 3 weeks with no response. Anyone else having this problem?
