Helium FAQs | Party City (2024)

FAQs

Can I bring my own balloons to Party City for helium? ›

Yes, you can! If you prefer to fill balloons yourself, we offer both small and large helium tanks that are perfect for parties or events.

Factors like humidity, air quality, and ventilation can all affect inflation time. When inflated with helium, 12in latex balloons last 10 hours without and 24 hours with Ultra Hi-Float™, and 17in foil balloons last 5-7 days. Larger latex and foil balloons stay afloat longer.

Yes, exceptions include: Helium tanks. Custom & personalized items (US only) Partial Party Kits - Party Kit components may not be returned individually.

Generally speaking, yes, your helium balloons will last overnight, but they may not last long enough to have an event the next day. This is true for latex balloons, but the foil balloons will definitely last for a few days.

Does Dollar Tree fill helium balloons? Dollar Tree stores often provide helium balloon filling services, but it's typically for balloons purchased in-store. Policies regarding helium filling may vary depending on the location, so it's advisable to inquire with your nearest Dollar Tree store to get accurate information.

The helium balloons eventually fall and end up cluttering the land, waters and harming wildlife. Balloons bobbing in the ocean are mistaken for food and swallowed by marine life. Other wildlife get tangled in the strings attached to the balloons.

Latex helium balloons are more porous than foil balloons, which means helium escapes more quickly from latex balloons. On average, a latex balloon filled with helium will start to lose its lift after about 6 to 8 hours, while a foil helium balloon can stay afloat for several days or even weeks.

Does Walmart inflate balloons with helium? They will if you buy the balloons from them. Otherwise we sell small helium tanks in party supplies and you can inflate them yourself.

Helium does not like the cold so leaving it in a garage or a car overnight will reduce the life of the balloon dramatically. Keeping it at room temperature will always ensure it looks it's best for the longest period of time. Foil photo balloons, which we also offer inflated, have a float time of 4-6 days.

Yes, DG's blow up balloons. The one I worked in blew up the mylar balloons that we sold, and also the latex ones we sold in packs for about $1 for each balloon. We have even blown up balloons bought at a different store, still $1 per balloon.

Can you return inflated balloons to Party City? ›

Party City provides a return policy that allows you to return most items or exchange them within a 30-day period, as long as they are in their original, unused condition and packaging. To ensure a hassle-free return or exchange, you must present a valid receipt or order confirmation.

Instead of filling the balloon with helium, you need to fill it with hot air. You can do this by using a hairdryer, holding the end of the balloon close to the hairdryer and letting the hot air fill it up. Once it is full of hot air, tie off the end of the balloon and watch it float!

Inhaling helium causes a change in voice pitch due to its low density compared to air. When helium fills the vocal tract, the speed of sound increases (about 2.5 times faster than in air), raising the voice's pitch and carrying more high-frequency information, resulting in the funny, high-pitched voice we perceive.

The cost-effectiveness between buying a helium tank or having balloons filled at a store largely depends on the quantity you need. For larger events or frequent balloon needs, purchasing a tank may offer better value as it provides the flexibility of filling balloons at your convenience.

Helium of course is non-renewable, and is obtained from natural gas reservoirs, where the Earth has deposited it through natural radioactive decay. Being a very light gas, released helium from balloons etc eventually escapes to space.

We are able to inflate balloons purchased from an alternate retailer, but we will apply a charge to the inflation as listed below: Latex Inflation Charge £1.49 - €2.25. Inflation charge 34” Numerals £2.99 - €4.50.

Most balloons can be filled with helium or air, simply check the instructions provided or on the product page for details. Some balloons can only be filled with air due to their size (like mini latex and foil balloons), and some balloons are not designed for helium (like balloon garlands).

Crafted from latex, these balloons are sold uninflated. Helium inflation for these latex balloons is available at Party City stores for an additional fee. Balloons arrive uninflated. Helium inflation is available at Party City stores for an additional fee for the latex balloons.

Hydrogen is the most abundant element and provides many of the same attributes as helium in many ways. These gases are much lighter than the atmospheric construct and will allow latex and foil balloons to soar.