Fireplace Chimney Draftstopper Plug Balloon (Small Pillow) - Fits Any Zero-clearance Fireplace.

by Battic Door

Product Features

• The Fireplace Draftstopper saves up to 30% on heat and air conditioning costs!
• The Fireplace Draftstopper stops uncomfortable cold chimney downdrafts!
• The Fireplace Draftstopper reduces the entry of odors and harmful toxins into the house!
• The Fireplace Draftstopper can pay for itself in heating cost savings in just one month!
• The Fireplace Draftstopper (small) fits any zero-clearance fireplace!

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 16 x 4 x 16 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0009I8FDW
• Item model number: Small Fireplace Plug
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #70,294 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen)

Product Description

Fireplaces are energy losers! Researchers have determined that an open damper on an unused fireplace in a well-insulated house can raise overall heating energy consumption by 30%! The Fireplace Draftstopper is an energy-saving device for the fireplace. Why Does a Home With a Fireplace Have Higher Heating Bills? Hot air rises! The fireplace is like a giant straw - sucking your heated air from your house. This is like leaving a large window open all winter long! The Solution - Install a Fireplace Draftstopper! Most fireplaces have dampers designed to prevent both cold downdrafts and space heating losses. These damper plates however provide little help after the fireplace has had a few roaring hot fires which cause the metal plates to warp and become misaligned. Many gas fireplaces are not even provided with a damper! The solution is to install a fireplace plug. The Fireplace Draftstopper a unique product that has been designed to be a removable plug for the fireplace. The Fireplace Draftstopper is an inflatable urethane pillow measuring 16" diameter. It is quickly and easily installed in the fireplace just below the damper. The Draftstopper seals the fireplace to an effective 95-98% seal. It can be adapted to work in almost all fireplaces. It is the easiest and most inexpensive way to stop valuable warm air from leaving your home and minimizing drafts from your fireplace. It can pay for itself in just 1 heating bill! Heavy, thick, durable pillow will last many years. Designed for quick, easy, CLEAN, installation and removal. Featured on Good Morning America and HGTV! Order one for each of your fireplaces today!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Did not fit my fireplace, November 30, 2009

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Terry B (Philly, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fireplace Chimney Draftstopper Plug Balloon (Small Pillow) - Fits Any Zero-clearance Fireplace. (Kitchen)

Before I bought this plug I thought it was kind of strange that other people either loved it or said it didn't work. I see now why that is. If you have a fireplace that has a damper handle sticking down into the fireplace below the damper (like mine) you do not want this plug because it wont work. The handle will get in the way. Fortunately, i bought it from Home depot so i was able to return it.

The package says "can be used in any fireplace" but it is not possible for it to seal if you have a damper handle in the way. I am going to try the different type of chimney balloon that goes in above the damper, or I might just stuff the damper with fiberglass.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product, March 20, 2008

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Chris Sawatsky (Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fireplace Chimney Draftstopper Plug Balloon (Small Pillow) - Fits Any Zero-clearance Fireplace. (Kitchen)

my fireplace damper got jammed open, and replacement parts were not available.

This makes for a good seal, and is easy to install/remove for using the fireplace. One thing to note is to make VERY sure that the fireplace is cooled sufficiently. I didn't wait long enough one night, and the stick melted down a bit (it still is long enough for my application, luckily)

The seller shipped it VERY fast and was very easy to deal with!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars I should have bought the square one, December 7, 2010

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C. Johnson (Texas, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fireplace Chimney Draftstopper Plug Balloon (Small Pillow) - Fits Any Zero-clearance Fireplace. (Kitchen)

I have a zero-clearance firebox so I bought the small pillow as recommended on the maker's website. They say that it "fits any metal or zero-clearance fireplace with a round damper" but it sure doesn't fit my fireplace.

Their installation picture shows it going below the round part of the chimney pipe, but it doesn't seal at the corners since that part of the fireplace isn't round (at least mine isn't). I tried shoving it up into the damper itself but the handle isn't long enough to prop anywhere and then I couldn't reach it to inflate it anyway.

It's better than nothing, but overall it was a disappointing purchase. I bought it elsewhere and can't return it, either (although since you inflate it manually by blowing into it, I'm glad they don't take returns - I really don't want a used one!).

Update: While the balloon doesn't fit very well and was a hassle to put in, it definitely is making a difference. Overnight lows have been near freezing but my living room is a lot warmer than it would have been without it. It's still a little drafty, but it's just a draft and not wind funneling down the chimney like it was pre-Draftstopper.