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Originally Posted by ranchlandsselling
Makes sense - sounds like a good plan! Best of luck to you!
Could you elaborate on the question I asked in the other thread about what a damper does? Is the lack of one a reason why my basement/garage/entryway level is so cold and what kind of difference it can make (I have a mid-efficiency furnace).
Thanks!
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A hoyme damper is installed to control the combustion air running beside your furnace.
The damper when the furnace is operational (Heating ) is open and when the furnace is not (Heating ) remains closed until there is a call for heat....once the thermostat anticipates a need for heat the burners will ignite which requires combustion air (Cool air from outside)
the damper opens letting in this air for the proper combustion to take place. This damper would be directly beside your mid-eff furnace and would keep only the immediate area warmer when the furnace is off (closed) only when the furnace is NOT in use.
As far as the entry way area and your garage is concerned I would have to see it for myself to give accurate recommendations for improvements.
Hope this helps.