Can I have the handle valve NOT in the center on my Chimney Balloon?
Chimney Balloon Double Construction Q: Jason - Can you make a Chimney Balloon with the inflator valve off center? My Chimney flue leads into a larger area that won't allow a centered valve. - CC A: CC - We can absolutely make your Chimney Balloon with the inflator...
Fireplace Waterfalls from Hearth Falls add class to a fireplace
Hearth Falls When I first heard of the Fireplace waterfalls on Fireplace Lowdown Blog I knew I had to write something on these beautiful living room pieces of art. Unfortunately, it has come to our attention through this blog article that Hearth Falls has had some...
Can I install a Chimney Balloon in a chimney that has a cable in the flue for a chimney top damper?
Chimney Balloon Flue Cable Q: Jason - Can I install a Chimney Balloon just above my fireplace damper opening if I have a cable going through the flue up to the chimney top lymance damper? Right above the damper, the cable is about 3" away from the wall of the flue....
Does a 9×9 Chimney Balloon plug a 8″ diameter chimney pipe?
Chimney Balloon Q: Jason, My wood burning fireplace has an 8-inch chimney pipe. Am I correct that the 9x9 inch Chimney Balloon would be the correct size? - DS A: Dear DS, Thank you for your interest in the Chimney Balloon for a chimney plug for this 8" chimney pipe....
Chimney Balloon will stop the draft, but what if the fireplace is dirty or ugly?
Fireplace Cover Q: Jason - I too am struggling with two fireplaces built in 1970's that are old and too costly to repair the brick seal. I can smell the draft odor and me confident now that my master bedroom temperature is fluctuating due to the fireplace. I can't see...
How much heat can be saved using the Chimney Balloon?
Q: The Chimney Balloon website says that it can save a homeowner up to 30% on the home heat. How do you get this figure? A: The 30% savings is if you have no damper on your fireplace or if the damper is stuck open. The Department of Energy estimates a home with no...
How can I make my fireplace be more efficient? Part 2
Q: How can I get more heat out of my wood burning fireplace during use? - SB A: We already went over some ways to improve your fireplace's efficiency while it is dormant and not being used. Let review some steps on how a person can get more useful BTUs from their...
Is it more energy efficient to use a dishwasher or do my dishes by hand?
Dish Washer dial Follow these two simple rules and use your energy efficient dishwasher guilt-free: 1) Only wash full loads of dishes 2) Dont pre-rinse your dishes before putting them in the dishwasher If you really want to be energy efficient about it don't use the...
A good article on how to cut back on phantom power usage.
Here is an excerpt from a blog on phantom power usage at www.treehugger.com. Phantom power usage is an increasing waste of power from unused household stuff that drains power Below is an excerpt from what the article is about: "Call it what you will: phantom load,...
Do Chimney Sweep Logs work?
Q: Jason - I bought a Fireplace Chimney Creosote Sweep Log. You burn it like another log and it is supposed to release fumes to loosen creosote in the chimney. Do those things really work? - FW A: It would be unfair to say that the chimney sweep type logs make no...
Does the Chimney Balloon work with a built in Heatilator?
Heatilator Q: Hi, I stumbled across your site today, and I am very interested in one of your Chimney Balloons. I have a question. My chimney has a system to take cold air off the floor in front of the hearth, and draw it through some pipes that run through the flue....
I have two fireplaces and when i light the upstairs fireplace the downstairs fireplace lets in smoke.
Three Chimneys Q: Jason - I have two fireplaces in my home, one in the living room and one in the basement. When I light one fireplace the other one gets smoky. My fireplace shop said to crack a window so this wouldn't happen, but it is -1 degrees F out, who wants to...