Flueblocker Review
Jasy reviewed our product and he mentioned that Flueblocker is a chimney insulator to stop cold drafts, insects, and odor from getting in your house when you’re not using your fireplace. And this I made out of thick layers of wool from Herdwick sheep which is a...
A Chimney Balloon 4 feet up in the chimney flue tile?
Chimney Balloon 4 feet up Q: Jason, I have attached a few photos of my fireplace and I was wondering how I can get the Chimney Balloon up into the first chimney flue tile if it is about 4 feet above the hearth opening? See the attached photos that the smoke chamber...
The Damper Handle is Off to the Side In My Fireplace
Damper Handle Q: Jason, Most of the diagrams on the Chimney Balloon.us show fireplace dampers with the handle in the middle of the damper door. On my fireplace, I have the damper handle way off to the right side (see the two attached pictures with the damper open and...
3 year Univ of IL study results answer, How safe are ventless gas logs?
Ventless gas logs Q: Jason, Vent-less Gas logs are appealing to me because they put all of their heat into the house and are efficient. However, they also concern me because they also put all of their combustion gasses into the room. Wouldn't this cause high levels of...
Bats in my chimney are coming through the damper! How do I get bats out of the Chimney?
Bat in Chimney Q: Jason, I have quite a few bats in my chimney. I had one sneak down through the damper last night and start flying around the house until I whacked him. This bat thing is not cool! Will a Chimney Balloon keep them out of the house and how do I get the...
Smoke chamber install for a Chimney Balloon
Smoke Chamber Install Q: Jason - I previously ordered a 9X9 Chimney Balloon and it works fine for the flue (size 8" square). What I don't like about it is that the flue is about 5" higher than the 12" X 16" smoke chamber. So when I place the 9x9 Chimney Balloon in the...
Smokey fireplace smell, what should I do?
Vacustack Q: Jason - I cleaned our fireplace hearth several weeks ago and still notice a smoke smell in the living room. I did the vinegar fireplace smell deodorizer trick that you suggested in another article and had little results. On windy and/or rainy days, the...
Smoke Pencils – How long do they last?
Smoke Pencils Q: Jason, How long can I expect the 3oz bottle of Smoke fluid that comes with the Smoke Pencil last me? Can I buy additional smoke fluid for the smoke pencil puffer, and if so, what is the link for that? Thanks, -TW A: TW, When using the Smoke Pencil...
Smoke Pencils Help Identify Household Drafts
Smoke Pencil Puffer Test Weather Stripping In my opinion, a smoke pencil puffer is a tool that any home handyman should have in his toolbox. When working on energy saving home improvements like window & door installs, weatherstripping, duct sealing, insulation,...
Fireplace ash pits that are cold and drafty. Can I use a Chimney Balloon in an ash pit?
Fireplace ash pits that are cold and drafty Q: Jason, I'm trying to determine which size Chimney Balloon to get. This is not for the chimney, but for an opening at the bottom of the fireplace that ends up going outside. (I have no idea what the opening is for, maybe...
My wall switch for my gas fireplace wont work anymore
Light Switch Q: Jason, I have a gas fireplace that is supposed to light when the light switch is flipped to the ON position. It worked fine for the first 8 years. but now it won't light when the switch is activated. In order to light it, I have to go to the...
Fireplace Damper and a smoke chamber: Where do i put the Chimney Balloon?
Fireplace Damper [Q: Jason, I previously ordered a 9X9 Chimney Balloon fireplace damper and it works fine for the flue (size 8" diameter). What I don't like about it is that the flue is about 5" higher than the 12" X 16" smoke chamber. So when I place the 9x9 Chimney...