US Stove Company 8" U S Stove COD8 Chimney Clean Out Door

Looks fine and seems pretty solid. One of the door peg was not fully inserted. I just pushed it in place. Now I just need to find time to install it.

Totally satisfied - the item did exactly what I wanted

I really debated between this product and the Minuteman International Cast Iron Clean-Out Door. The two products are similar. This has a great build quality as I'm sure the other one does too, however this product uses a simple latch design to hold it shut. It works very well. The door seals flush with the rest of the housing and the lip that goes around the door helps keep any debris out. While the door does not seal air tight (it seems that none do) it seals well enough to keep almost everything else out. This replaced a steal sheet metal clean out door and looks and seals MUCH better. The entire job took me less than ten minutes to complete.I know you're probably debating between the Minuteman International Cast Iron Clean-Out Door and this one. Just get this one, you won't be sorry. It's cheaper and it doesn't have a screw that will rust later. Sure, that little fire place design is cute, but that screw is just going to give you trouble later.I paired this with Rutland 500-Degree RTV High Heat Silicone and it created a great seal.Since this product doesn't have many reviews, I'll update my review if the product status changes.

This door is heavy and very sturdy. The opening on my chimney was 8" x 9 1/2". The door flange is 7 5/8" x 7 5/8" so I used mortar to lock in the frame and added the door later. One advantage to using this door versus some others it that the pins on the hinge are straight so the door can easily be removed by simply opening and sliding it upwards. You can then mount just the frame (which extends about 1 1/8" into the chimney on the sides and 7/8" on the top and bottom). There are also 2 predrilled holes, one on each side of the mounting flange which gives you another mounting option. Once mortared in place, I let it set for a few days and then installed the door. As far as comments and questions about a latch, it does actually latch closed to the point that air would not blow it open. You actually have to lift the handle just a bit to "disengage" it and then open the door. But once closed, it is in fact latched closed.

I just got this in the mail. It came in a huge box with no padding so it was free to flop around. I previously posted the question asking if it has a latch. 2 people said it has a latch. It doesn't have a latch. It has a bar that goes across to prevent the door from going inwards, but not to stop it from opening. Since it doesn't secure shut it doesn't meet the fire code where I live. Apparently people are answering questions that have no clue what a latch is.

This was a perfect replacement for our aging cleanout. I do not know why anyone would say it does not latch! It lateches fine. The door is heavy and I coated with rustolium clear coat twice on inside and out. I mixed up some cement, slathered on all sides. Went in like a glove. I think being cast iron it will last for another 50 years. I definitely recommend if you need to replace an 8x8" cleanout.

This was a very solid and substantial clean out door, and it would have been perfect except it was too big. If I were selling this item, I would post pictures detailing all dimensions and identifying critical dimensions like "masonry opening" so that you can match this product with the hole you're trying to stick it into. Return was easy. The 8" seems to be standard while my old atomic bungalow has a massive chimney but a very tiny clean out with the very outer edge of the entire door and flange measuring 8", so my masonry opening is maybe 5 & 3/4".

Bought this to replace the old rusted stamped steel door that had seen better days. I had to tap it in a few places to get the door to close correctly. My wife saw the finished product set in the back of the fireplace. I said I what going to paint it the same color as the house. She said to leave it since it is case Iron and look nice just the way it is.

The outside chimney clean out door rusted immediately, first amazon product i have been disappointed in. you should not sell this product, and i would like another one or total refund

Product was well put together. The price point is great for the product. Had no issues with fitting. Well had to grind some bricks a bit. The door I replaced had a shoulder that was only on the corners. This shoulder was crafted on all four sides of equal height and density. Very pleased with the product.

Replaced the original flimsily door that was rotted out. Had to chip a little bit of the old mortar out. Installed with construction adhesive, let it sit for a few days before putting the door on, looks great. Very heavy door, would 100% recommend. To answer the question does it lock, the door will lift off the hinge part, when you close it, it pushes up a little and locks into the groove. Not what I would call a lock, but is a sturdy a closing mechanism.

Had to replace ours of 28 years and this was very nice and came in timely manner

I'm re-topping & replacing ash door on customers masonry chimney. Castings look nice. Bad door seal latch and hinges don't fit frame well, causing 1/8" air leak between frame & door. Not good for improve chimney draft. Made in China, looks good in picture for online purchase.

Left this item sitting on the top of my toolbox on the back of a utility truck. It flew off going 40 mph and bounced across the black top. Not even a scratch! Very durable, lmao.

Item exactly as described. I built this door into the brick burn chamber on my smokehouse. Did the job perfectly.