Blocking unused chimney with a pillow/blanket

doxy · 2017-01-16 17:28:34

I have a fireplace in my living room which is unused, and I suspect allows a lot of warm air to escape from the room. Would it be okay to shove a pillow or a blanket up there to cut down on heat loss? There is a passive air vent on the wall in the same room.

16-01-2017 06:28PM

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I have a fireplace in my living room which is unused, and I suspect allows a lot of warm air to escape from the room.

Would it be okay to shove a pillow or a blanket up there to cut down on heat loss? There is a passive air vent on the wall in the same room.

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Google 'chimney balloon'.

If there is a room vent, it is o.k. (probably a good idea) to close off unused open fire/flue.

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