# Inflatable Chimney Pillows Balloons Retrofit Fireplaces to Block Energy-Wasting Drafts By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-11-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-chimney-pillows References: [envirogadget](http://www.envirogadget.com/energy-saving/inflatable-chimney-pillow-to-stop-chimney-draughts/) & [chimneyballoon.us](http://www.chimneyballoon.us/chimneyballoon.html) Inflatable chimney pillows, also known as [inflatable chimney balloons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-inflatables), are a cost-effective way to stop airflow, odor, and debris from flowing through [disused fireplace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fireplace-accessories) and heating stove chimneys. Made from a special plastic laminate, the chimney balloon is airtight, tear-resistant, reusable and long-lasting. Installation kits include the specially designed pillow, an inflation tube and a reminder card to help folks remember to take the pillow out before starting a fire. If a fire is started, the [pillow will deflate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillow-cover) when heated and the smoke will travel up the unblocked chimney. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Energy Efficiency:** The use of inflatable chimney pillows highlights the trend of finding cost-effective ways to reduce airflow and block energy-wasting drafts in disused fireplaces and heating stove chimneys. - **Sustainable Home Solutions:** Inflatable chimney pillows provide a reusable, tear-resistant, and long-lasting solution to improve energy efficiency in homes with disused fireplaces and heating stove chimneys. - **Smart Home Retrofitting:** The installation kits for inflatable chimney pillows demonstrate the trend of incorporating innovative technology to retrofit existing homes for improved energy efficiency. ### Where This Applies - **Home Improvement:** The home improvement industry can benefit from offering inflatable chimney pillows as an energy-efficient option for homeowners with disused fireplaces and heating stove chimneys. - **Energy Conservation:** The energy conservation industry can leverage the use of inflatable chimney pillows as a disruptive innovation to reduce energy wastage in homes and promote sustainable practices. - **Smart Home Technology:** The smart home technology industry can explore opportunities to integrate inflatable chimney pillows with other smart devices for a more efficient and automated energy management system in homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unusual Fireplace Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorchanging-fireplace-color-cones.md) - [Convenient Personal Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-fireplace1.md) - [Adaptive Inflatable Puffers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-milano-jacket.md) - [Versatile Home Insulation Tapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seal-draft-and-insulation.md) - [Flatpack Virtual Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphene-radiator.md) - [Marshmallow-Inspired Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshmallow-pillow.md) - [Infrared Technology Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infrared-dream-pillow.md) - [Cooking-Friendly Outdoor Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regg-surprise.md) - [Elevated Flexible Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wiggle-pillow.md)