My fireplace firebox area is a trapezoid shape. Does a rectangular Chimney Balloon fit a trapezoid shape?
Q: Hi Jason, my fireplace is a sort of rectangular shape (more like a trapezoid) measuring 26 x 14. It goes straight up at those dimensions, then changes to slanted pieces of sheet metal up to the damper that is a circular opening 8" in diameter. I've attached my...
Chimney Balloon
The Chimney Balloon will stop drafts in your chimney when you're not using your fireplace. All you have to do is tuck it up into the flue when it's deflated and you can inflate it by mouth or use an air mattress inflator. This is going to expand and insulate your...
Fireplace damper and glass doors vs Chimney Balloon
Fireplace damper testing graph Chimney Balloon USA had a certified energy rater test to see what sealed a home tighter... a metal damper, fireplace glass doors, or a Chimney Balloon. Who: A third party Focus on Energy certified energy rater (Mark Furst with Grading...
Spalling fireplace chimney bricks fell into my chimney!
Badbrick Q: Jason, I purchased a chimney balloon last July. It got smashed by a falling brick that fell inside our fireplace chimney down to the fire box (a 2 story fall), so I need to purchase another one. It worked great until last night when a shower of brick,...
Should I order a Chimney Balloon that is larger than my fireplace flue measurement?
Fireplace flue measurement Q: Jason, As near as I can tell the area where I would install the Chimney Balloon is 30" by 10". Would the 36" by 15" balloon work?- KL A: Dear KL, A standard large 36"X15" would work for this 30"X10" flue opening. However, a better option...
Will a Chimney Balloon help keep that burnt fireplace aroma out of the house?
Fireplace aroma out of the house Q: We have caps on our chimney. But no damper. Will the Chimney Balloon still work to keep the smells out when fireplace is not in use?- JW A: Dear JW, the short answer to your question is "yes" on both accounts. The Chimney Balloon...
We rent an old home and we get bats in through the fireplace even though the damper is closed
Bat in Chimney Q: Jason, We rent a very old house (150yr+). We are not sure how well the top has been capped. And we don't think the damper works very well. I have had a bat in the house the last two years. I assume they have come in through the chimney. Absolutely...
How can a Chimney Balloon get you on the “naughty list”
Christmas Chimney Balloon Customer Service at Chimney Balloon USA received a phone call from old Saint Nick today. He was a bit concerned about all of the Chimney Balloons he has been seeing recently in fireplaces in Europe, Australia, and North America. You see, the...
Does a Chimney Balloon help save on A/C when it is hot outside?
Save on A/C when it is hot outside Q: Dear Jason, Is there any purpose to using the Chimney Balloon in the summer to seal off chimneys in a house in Arizona that will be closed for the summer? And what if the property is occupied? Does it help with A/C savings? Keep...
Why is my Trusty old Smoke Pencil is not making smoke anymore?
Smoke Puffer My smoke puffer has stopped working. The batteries are fresh and the unit has full fluid. The light does come on when the trigger is pulled. I am using a fresh set of regular Energizer batteries. (I've tried another set thinking it may be weak batteries...
How do I cover my fireplace glass door vents?
Draft Decor If you have a fireplace that has a set of glass doors you have probably notices the vents both above and below the glass doors. Those vents are there to allow the fireplace to intake air and output heat. These can also be present in direct vent fireplaces...
The surface texture above my fireplace damper is very rough. Will a Chimney Balloon be able to seal?
Surface texture above my fireplace damper Q: Jason, The brick and mortar texture above my fireplace damper is very rough as you can see in the photo of my flue. The walls slant away in weird angles like looking up from the inside of a pyramid. Will the Chimney Balloon...