I cannot remove the handle from my fireplace damper

I cannot remove the handle from my fireplace damper

Q: Jason, I am very interested in a Chimney Balloon for my fireplace damper. I have a question that does not appear to be answered in your FAQ's. How do you install a Chimney Balloon with a dampener handle sticking down into the firebox area? I cannot remove the...

Department of Energy Blog Talks about Fireplaces

Department of Energy Blog Talks about Fireplaces

I was thumbing through the Department of Energy Blog and saw a great article written by Drew Bittner on Fireplaces. I believe the article correctly called out the fireplace on its wasteful ways by saying it is an "a great big hole going to the outdoors". Absolutely...

Clean & Green Energy Stores Opening

Clean & Green Energy Stores Opening

Where to Measure a Heatelator Pre-Fab Fireplace Green Energy retail boutique stores are opening online and in brick and mortar all over the US and Canada. These stores offer homeowners tips and product that are used by professional energy raters and insulators to seal...

Unvented gas logs, can I keep a Chimney Balloon in?

Unvented gas logs, can I keep a Chimney Balloon in?

Jason - I converted my masonry fireplace with natural gas and installed an unvented gas log set. Can I install a Chimney Balloon above the damper, keeping the damper closed and ignite my gas logs without incurring any damage to the Chimney Balloon? The gas log set is...

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