Can Two Fireplaces use one Chimney Balloon?
Q: Jason, We have a fireplace upstairs and one directly below it downstairs. Sometimes when we use one fireplace the other one will be smoky. Do we need more than one chimney pillow, or can we even use a chimney pillow in this situation? - LK A: LK, When you have a...
Gas Pilot Light and Chimney Balloon? Can you use both?
Q: Jason, Should I be concerned about using the Chimney Balloon to plug the flue if I have a gas fireplace and the pilot light is continuously on? The fireplace also has glass doors that seal about 90% of the fireplace. - CT A: CT, A small pilot light will not burst...
Australian Chimney Balloons and Coonara fireplaces?
Q: Jason, I am very interested in this fantastic Chimney Balloon product. I live in Australia - do you have any reps here that I can purchase one from?? I have a 'Coonara' style fireplace. It's a freestanding wood fire with glass door and a flue that goes up into the...
Plug flue above a ventless gas log fireplace? Can you do it?
Q: Jason, I have a set of vent free gas logs in my fireplace. The fireplace also has a regular 18" round chimney flue and a round metal flapper damper. If I understand correctly most vent free gas logs do not have a chimney since they are supposed to vent into the...
The average heating cost per household in the USA, is HOW MUCH?
Q: Jason - I see in some places on the chimney balloon website and in literature you state that a Chimney Balloon can save a homeowner $200 in home heat. How do you get that figure? - JP A: Dear JP, I'm glad you ask this. A person should always challenge marketing...
Does a Chimney Balloon work with a Coonara fireplace?
Q: Jason, I am very interested in this fantastic product. I live in Australia - do you have any reps here that I can purchase one from? I have a 'Coonara' style fireplace. Its a freestanding wood fire with glass door and a flue that goes up into the plaster roof...
How much is a custom Chimney Balloon for a double sided fireplace.
Q: Jason, I spoke to you on the phone about my double sided fireplace. There is about 3.5" from the bottom of the flue to the top of the arched opening into the family room. The dims are 42" x 27.5". None of your customer sizes looked like they would work. Can i get...
The cable to my Lymance damper is slicing my Chimney Balloon
Q: Jason, the cable that leads up to my Lymance chimney top damper seems to be puncturing my Chimney Balloon. I attached an image of the damper to show you where the cable is. -TP A: TP- I see the cable as a very faint line just to the left of the Chimney Balloon...
How can I start a fire in the fireplace without the livingroom getting smokey
Q: Jason – I have a heck of a time getting my fire started without getting smoke into the house. How can I get the fireplace fire burning without smoking the living room up? - PR A: PR – So you start a romantic evening with your lovely wife, a bottle of wine, a comfy...
Is plastic or rubbish ok to burn in the fireplace?
Q: Jason – My husband insists on using rubbish to start the fire in the fireplace, We are not just talking paper and cardboard, he will take a small plastic bag of garbage from the kitchen and put the logs on top of it and light it. I think it stinks and is dangerous,...
Should I replace my old leaky fireplace chimney damper or not?
Q: Jason – I have a decision to make. I can either pay a chimney sweep $950 to replace my metal flue damper or I can just have him clean the chimney and buy a Chimney Balloon. Which one should I do? - TR A: TR – Well to be honest with you $950 sounds like a rather...
Why should I install my Chimney Balloon down low by the damper
Q: Jason, On the “Sizing a Chimney Balloon” portion of the Chimney Balloon fireplace damper website it says to find a spot in the chimney that is low, like in the smoke shelf of the smoke chamber or by the damper, to measure for and install your Chimney Balloon? Why...