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Fix a Stuck FieldControls Model GVD-6 Vent Damper Motor

The FieldControls Model GVD-6 vent damper motor to my Carrier gas furnace keeps getting stuck. You know it's happening by the loud buzzing sound it makes -- and by the fact the furnace won't kick on to deliver heat to the house. While it should be repaired or replaced -- I'll tackle that in the off season -- there's a simple, temporary fix that can be performed in the meantime to keep the house warm. Using a pair of pliers, grip the shaft of the flue damper and gently (I repeat, gently) assist the motor in turning, You'll feel it catch and the buzzing sound will stop. Then you'll see the shaft completing the rotation on its own. I need to do this 1-2x per day, which can be tiresome, so there's another fix as well. On the housing of the motor is a switch, which is either in the Auto or Open position. Obviously mine is in the auto position, which as the name suggests allows the motor to automatically open and close the damper. You can throw the switch to the Open position and it will hold the damper flue open all the time. There are a couple of caveats with this. First, the Open position is really only for for servicing the motor, not as an all-the-time position. It reduces the efficiency of the furnace because it allows drafts to escape into the flue. By doing this, you lose about 3-5% efficiency. Second, not every system should be kept in this position. For example, chimneys without a stainless steel liner should not do this because it allows condensation to collect on the walls of the chimney which can lead the clay lining to crumble. I'm sure there are more than a few other safety precautions that would recommend this not be a final solution, and if you're unsure, either don't do it or consult with a qualified professional, but it might be enough to get you through a brief period until you can get around to fixing or replacing the problem motor. For me, I'll make the trip to the basement twice a day to help turn the motor until the weather warms up and I can try to first repair it, or if not, replace it. Share this video!    • Fix a Stuck FieldControls Model GVD-6 Vent...   Subscribe to my channel for more great homesteading ideas http://www.youtube.com/user/ruggedhom... LET'S CONNECT! Like us on Facebook   / ruggedhomestead   Follow us on Instagram   / ruggedhomestead