How to Lower energy bills over the summer?
Q: - Jason, I live in Texas and it is HOT HOT HOT here over the summer. I bought a Chimney Balloon to fill my damper-less fireplace chimney, but what else can I do. - GW A: GW - I did some blog searching to find a specialist in the area of saving energy in Texas. I...
See how much heat your neighbors are wasting!
Hot map The UK has a new energy spy technology called hot mapping http://hotmapping.co.uk/. This allows an individual to look at their neighborhood and identify houses an being heat wasters or heat savers. This could spark a new revolution of "Keeping up with the...
How long does a custom Chimney Balloon take?
Q: I ordered a 18x18 Chimney Balloon on Monday of last week. So it has been 9 days since I placed my order, and I have not received it yet. How long does it take to get a custom Chimney Balloon? - FR A: Dear FR, It does take 14 days to ship a custom Chimney Balloon...
Chimney Balloon new to North America
Chimney Balloon™ Brand Chimney Pillows Now Available in the US and Canada Janesville, WI – September 15, 2005 – Chimney Balloon LLC is proud to announce the opening of North American distribution of the Chimney Balloon™ chimney pillow. Homeowners and retailers can now...
The one thing you forgot to check this winter is costing hundreds of dollars
Chimney Balloon saves homeowners more than 30 percent on home heating JANESVILLE, Wis. (December 28, 2006) – Chimney Balloon, USA today is issuing a notice to homeowners across the United States that warped, inefficient, and improperly sealed chimney flues can add...
Home Energy Expert speaks on less known ways to save money on home heat
Issue: Millions of households across the United States are losing precious heat through inefficient, warped and improperly sealed chimneys. And it’s not just northern region homes. According to Department of Energy statistics, chimney flues properly sealed for winter...
If this Chimney Balloon works, im gonna…
Q: Jason, I am going to place an order with your company and if it works, I am going to place your company’s information in every mailbox in my neighborhood. I would never have thought of such a simple solution. And I am serious, if this balloon does what you say it...
I think I have a hole in my balloon
Q: Jason, I have a Large 36x15 Chimney Balloon and over the period of 1 week it tends to get soft and let outside air blow by it. It doesn't get totally limp or fall from the chimney. Is this normal? RP A: RP, No it is not normal. The Chimney Balloon is designed to be...
Why does the balloon material feel so thin?
Q: Jason, Why is the Chimney Balloon made of such thin feeling material? Why don't you beef it up some? - RB A: RB, I know that you mentioned that you are concerned about the gauge of plastic that the balloon is made from. I’m glad you mention that because there is a...
Make a HEK Extender longer? Can I buy a longer HEK handle extender for my Chimney Balloon?
PVC Tube Q: Jason, The opening immediately above my fireplace damper is large, but it tapers down to a 12" oval flue. The round flue is 40" from the top of the damper. Problem is that your extender is only 16" long. Can you put two of the extenders together, or make a...
Welcome, Please read this first.
Welcome to the Chimney Balloon Blog. This blog is specifically designed to be a searchable database to answer any question you could possibly have about Chimney Balloons and fireplaces. Most of the blog is composed of questions and answers that Chimney Balloon...
After a long time, the Chimney Balloon fell down out of the chimney
Large Chimney Q: Jason - I bought a Chimney Balloon at the end of March 2006. It was working fine until recently when it fell out of the chimney. I have reinflated it and replaced it in the chimney on 3 occassions but it keeps falling out. I believe that it has a slow...